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Rose-Hulman vs Cornell

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Cornell University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Rose-Hulman, a private engineering and science-focused university, boasts a remarkably low acceptance rate of 23%, while Cornell, an Ivy League research university, has a more selective acceptance rate of 10%. Both universities attract a diverse student body, with international students comprising 10% of Rose-Hulman's population and 21% of Cornell's. While Rose-Hulman's student body is predominantly male (79%), Cornell's is more evenly balanced, with a 51% male and 49% female ratio. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and other key factors, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Overview

Location Ithaca, New York Terre Haute, Indiana
Campus setting City: Small City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system Semester Quarter
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 97.0% 91.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 8.7% 77.4%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $80
Graduate: $105
Undergraduate: $60
Graduate: $75
SAT range 1450 - 1560 1270 - 1480
ACT range 33 - 35 28 - 33
Students submitting SAT score 41.0% 46.0%
Students submitting ACT score 20.0% 31.0%
Total number of applicants 67,380 4,536
Total number of admissions given out 5,852 3,511
Admitted students who chose to enroll 3,718 643
Yield rate 63.5% 18.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Not required
Recommendation letters Required Required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $80,287 $72,651
Average net price $24,262 $39,294
Tuition $60,286 $49,479
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $9,962
Meal plan: $6,434
Room/dormitory: $9,726
Meal plan: $6,435
Available payment plans
  • Prepaid tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 50.0%
Average amount $52,674 		99.0%
Average amount $32,370
Students receiving federal student loan 26.0%
Average amount $3,924 		53.0%
Average amount $5,366
Students taking out private loans 16.0%
Average amount $8,357 		12.0%
Average amount $22,247

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 15,503
Men 46.1% Women 53.9% 		2,081
Men 75.3% Women 24.7%
Graduate students 10,079
Men 51.0% Women 49.0% 		20
Men 90.0% Women 10.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Low
Out-of-state students 64.3% 70.9%
International students 24.4% 9.5%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Small
Dormitory capacity 7,422 1,299
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from New York California New Jersey Florida Pennsylvania Indiana Illinois California Ohio Texas

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Engineering
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio 9:1 11:1
Institutional accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 94.1% 86.7%
Dropout rate 5.2% 12.5%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Law (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $185,154
  • Year 2: $172,867
  • Year 3: $207,272
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $150,786
  • Year 2: $145,332
  • Year 3: $167,695
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $127,764
  • Year 2: $122,485
  • Year 3: $158,076
Computer Science (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $147,241
  • Year 2: $127,397
  • Year 3: $155,653
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $114,311
  • Year 2: $111,926
  • Year 3: $126,082
Operations Research (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $101,067
  • Year 2: $109,763
  • Year 3: $124,590
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $88,459
  • Year 2: $92,277
  • Year 3: $109,597
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $105,672
  • Year 2: $97,071
  • Year 3: $109,553
Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $95,847
  • Year 2: $94,408
  • Year 3: $107,658
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $101,072
  • Year 3: $106,693
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,382
  • Year 2: $111,992
  • Year 3: $131,382
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,155
  • Year 2: $90,049
  • Year 3: $97,902
Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $76,460
  • Year 3: $86,525
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,749
  • Year 2: $79,473
  • Year 3: $84,659
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,316
  • Year 2: $72,600
  • Year 3: $78,494
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $73,908
  • Year 2: $74,341
  • Year 3: $78,296
Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,537
  • Year 2: $68,331
  • Year 3: $77,331
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,466
  • Year 2: $67,273
  • Year 3: $71,228
Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $82,440
  • Year 3: N/A

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