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Overview |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Terre Haute, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,747 | 2,188 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #234 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | rose-hulman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,970 | $50,961 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,578 | $50,961 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $16,647 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,384 | $41,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,813 | $30,973 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,562 | 5,011 | ||
| Admitted | 18,541 | 3,659 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $84,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UIC | Rose-Hulman | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 63% | ||
Campus |
UIC | 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 Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (33,747 students vs. 2,188 students)
UIC vs. Rose-Hulman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Rose-Hulman?
- Rose Hulman Institute of Technology is 364.5% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($50,961.00 vs. $10,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.2% higher at Rose-Hulman than University of Illinois at Chicago ($50,961.00 vs. $25,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Rose-Hulman ($10,384 vs. $41,678)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 15.6% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($14,400 vs. $16,647)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rose Hulman Institute of Technology students is 124.2% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($30,973 vs. $13,813)
UIC vs. Rose-Hulman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Rose-Hulman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rose-Hulman or UIC .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 230 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Rose-Hulman (73%)
UIC vs. Rose-Hulman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC 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 UIC.
- The graduation rate at Rose-Hulman is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $22,300 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- UIC graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Rose-Hulman graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/