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Overview |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $247 |
Diversity |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 3,725 students)
GSU vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 340.2% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.1% higher at Roosevelt University than Governors State University ($33,068.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Roosevelt University ($9,833 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 36.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,000 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 105.2% larger than aid received Governors State University ($24,602 vs. $11,987)
GSU vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 127 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than GSU (57.5%)
GSU vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $4,000 more per year than GSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $6,646 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $23,896)
- GSU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($178 vs. $247)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/