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Overview |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 1290/1483 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Huntsville is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (9,237 students vs. 2,188 students)
UA Huntsville vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 403.6% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.5% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($50,961.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than Rose-Hulman ($18,588 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alabama at Huntsville are 49.7% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($11,122 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Alabama at Huntsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 244.8% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($30,973 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 101 points higher than at UA Huntsville (1221)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UA Huntsville (27)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UA Huntsville (3.81)
- UA Huntsville has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
UA Huntsville vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville or Rose-Hulman? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rose-Hulman and UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $33,700 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $50,500)
- University of Alabama at Huntsville students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- UA Huntsville graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/