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Overview |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 2,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $52,998 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $52,998 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $17,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $44,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $30,210 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 5,384 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 3,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 29/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 2,250 students)
Illinois vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 316.9% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($52,998.00 vs. $12,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($52,998.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than Rose-Hulman ($14,297 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 27.1% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($13,938 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 72.4% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($30,210 vs. $17,524)
Illinois vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 17 points higher than at Illinois (1305)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Illinois (29)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $17,700 more per year than Illinois graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $66,500)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Illinois graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Illinois students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/