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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Howell, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 1,040 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | cleary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $23,292 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $23,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $24,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $13,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 295 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 49.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 30.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 950/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $30,227 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $312 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Cleary College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Cleary College based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 1,040 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Cleary College?
- Cleary University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($23,292.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Cleary College than Roosevelt University ($23,292.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Cleary College ($21,503 vs. $24,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cleary University are 21.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,800 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Cleary University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 100.7% larger than aid received Cleary University ($27,220 vs. $13,563)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Cleary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleary College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 88 points higher than at Cleary College (950)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Cleary College (20)
- Accepted freshman Cleary College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.17) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Cleary College (49.7%)
Roosevelt University vs. Cleary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Cleary College? 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 Cleary College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Cleary College is higher than Roosevelt University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Cleary University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $6,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleary College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $30,227)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Cleary College graduates. ($247 vs. $312)
- More Cleary College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/