College comparison

Cornell vs Rose-Hulman

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Cornell Ithaca, NY	Rose-Hulman Terre Haute, IN
Acceptance rateCornell University is more selective	9%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1500–1570	1320–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,995	2,309
Avg net price	$28,690	$42,513
Median earnings (10 yr)Cornell reports higher median earnings	$104,043	$101,253
Graduation rate	95%	78%
Median debt	$14,000	$25,000
Economic mobility	2.9%	2.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Cornell University or Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology harder to get into?

Cornell University is more selective: Cornell University's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Cornell University vs Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1500–1570 at Cornell University and 1320–1500 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.