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Overview |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Gary, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 3,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #850 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | iun.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $7,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $21,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $10,244 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $5,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $8,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 2,820 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 2,163 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 940/1170 | ||
| 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 | IU Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,030 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | IU Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 3,045 students)
Roosevelt University vs. IU Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or IU Northwest?
- Roosevelt University is 167% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at IU Northwest than Roosevelt University ($21,356.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Roosevelt University ($5,553 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Northwest are 51.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,244 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Indiana University Northwest (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 233.9% larger than aid received Indiana University Northwest ($27,220 vs. $8,153)
Roosevelt University vs. IU Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or IU Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Northwest or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 110 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman IU Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
Roosevelt University vs. IU Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or IU Northwest? 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 IU Northwest and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Indiana University Northwest (46% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $7,100 more per year than IU Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,500)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,134 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,030)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/