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Overview |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 4,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $15,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $21,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $27,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 5,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 820/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $247 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (21,348 students vs. 4,015 students)
DePaul vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Roosevelt University?
- DePaul University is 118.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.3% higher at DePaul than Roosevelt University ($43,665.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than DePaul ($21,503 vs. $32,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roosevelt University are 19% lower than costs at DePaul University ($15,525 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($27,782 vs. $27,220)
DePaul vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Roosevelt University (66% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,600)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $564 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,332 vs. $23,896)
- DePaul graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($241 vs. $247)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/