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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Defiance, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | defiance.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $34,556 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $34,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $23,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $24,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,722 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,711 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 62.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 860/1110 | ||
| 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 | Defiance College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Defiance College | ||
| 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 Defiance College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 540 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Defiance College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Defiance College?
- Defiance College is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($34,556.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Defiance College than Roosevelt University ($34,556.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Defiance College ($22,117 vs. $23,196)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Defiance College are 37.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,940 vs. $15,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Defiance College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Defiance College students is 1.5% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($24,970 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Defiance College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Defiance College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Defiance College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 54 points higher than at Defiance College (984)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Defiance College (22)
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Defiance College (3.12)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Defiance College (62.9%)
Roosevelt University vs. Defiance College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Defiance 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 Defiance College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Defiance College is higher than Roosevelt University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Defiance College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,700)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Defiance College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Defiance College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Defiance College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/