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Overview |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $279 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,188 students)
UChicago vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Rose-Hulman?
- University of Chicago is 20.1% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at UChicago than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($61,179.00 vs. $50,961.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Rose-Hulman ($36,991 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology are 10.5% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($16,647 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Chicago (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 56.3% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($48,422 vs. $30,973)
UChicago vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 184 points higher than at Rose-Hulman (1322)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Rose-Hulman (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UChicago (3.95)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (73%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (92% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $14,300 more per year than Rose-Hulman graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $84,200)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($14,500 vs. $27,000)
- UChicago graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($149 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UChicago students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/