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Overview |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,066 | 4,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #749 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuchicago.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,200 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,200 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,140 | $15,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,767 | $21,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,680 | $27,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,607 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 4,301 | 5,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 820/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,951 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $247 |
Diversity |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University Chicago | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Chicago is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (5,066 students vs. 4,015 students)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University Chicago or Roosevelt University?
- Concordia University Chicago is 76% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($35,200.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at Concordia University Chicago than Roosevelt University ($35,200.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Chicago than Roosevelt University ($17,767 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Chicago are 39.4% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,140 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Chicago as Roosevelt University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 2% larger than aid received Concordia University Chicago ($27,220 vs. $26,680)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University Chicago or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Concordia University Chicago .
- The average SAT score at Concordia University Chicago (1047) is 9 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Concordia University Chicago students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concordia University Chicago 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 (94.3%) than Concordia University Chicago (93.4%)
Concordia University Chicago vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University Chicago 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 Concordia University Chicago.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University Chicago is higher than Roosevelt University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Concordia University Chicago graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,055 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,951)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University Chicago graduates. ($247 vs. $257)
- More Concordia University Chicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/