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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $263 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Edgewood 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 Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,876 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Edgewood College than Roosevelt University ($33,550.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Edgewood College ($22,117 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Edgewood College are 24% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,120 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Edgewood College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Edgewood College ($24,602 vs. $19,418)
Roosevelt University vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 12 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Edgewood 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 Edgewood College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Roosevelt University (51% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $600 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,604 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,500)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College 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/