<p>In 2006-2007, 27% of the freshman class received an average of $8,609 in merit money, which is a little low, but so is their tuition relatively speaking. Some stats:</p>
<p>Rose Hulman – Tuition $30723; Merit (27% of freshmen) $8609</p>
<p>Rensselaer – Tuition $35878; Merit (33%) $15939</p>
<p>Worcester Polytech – Tuition $34830; Merit (20%) 12273</p>
<p>Harvey Mudd – Tuition $34891; Merit (21%) $10911</p>