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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | New Orleans, LA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,188 | 14,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | tulane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,961 | $58,666 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,961 | $58,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,647 | $17,346 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,678 | $50,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,973 | $30,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,011 | 31,615 | ||
| Admitted | 3,659 | 3,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 11.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 50.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1483 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $284 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
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| % Men | 76% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | Tulane | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (14,027 students vs. 2,188 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tulane Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Tulane?
- Tulane University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($58,666.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Tulane than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($58,666.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Tulane ($41,678 vs. $50,263)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 4.2% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,647 vs. $17,346)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Tulane University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 0.7% larger than aid received Tulane University ($30,973 vs. $30,747)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tulane Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Tulane? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulane or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 24 points higher than at Rose-Hulman (1322)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than Tulane (11.5%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Tulane Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman or Tulane? 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 Tulane and Rose-Hulman.
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $10,000 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $74,200)
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,529)
- Rose-Hulman graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/