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Overview |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 840/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $247 |
Diversity |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 331.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 331.9% higher at Roosevelt University than Chicago State University ($33,068.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than Roosevelt University ($6,446 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 8.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,800 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Chicago State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 54.8% larger than aid received Chicago State University ($24,602 vs. $15,891)
CSU vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 163 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or Roosevelt University? 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 Roosevelt University and CSU.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Chicago State University (46% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $8,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $7,354 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $31,250)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($247 vs. $323)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/