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Overview |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 63% | ||
Campus |
IIT | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois Institute of Technology is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (6,943 students vs. 2,188 students)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 4.7% more expensive to attend than IIT for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Rose-Hulman than Illinois Institute of Technology ($50,961.00 vs. $48,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Institute of Technology than Rose-Hulman ($28,702 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Institute of Technology are 6.9% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($15,570 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Illinois Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 29.9% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($40,243 vs. $30,973)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or IIT .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 71 points higher than at IIT (1251)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at IIT (28)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at IIT (3.84)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (77% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $4,900 more per year than IIT graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $79,300)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IIT graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and IIT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IIT students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/