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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $25,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $27,219 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 3,087 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 2,104 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 68.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 890/1045 | ||
| 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 |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $268 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Clarke 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 1,025 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Clarke University?
- Clarke University is 92% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Clarke University than Roosevelt University ($38,400.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Clarke University ($21,503 vs. $25,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 41.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,000 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 0% larger than aid received Clarke University ($27,220 vs. $27,219)
Roosevelt University vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Clarke University (1045) is 7 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Clarke University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Clarke University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Clarke University (68.2%)
Roosevelt University vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Clarke 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 Clarke University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Clarke University is higher than Roosevelt University (60% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,800)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $2,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($247 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/