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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Mount Pleasant, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 871 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | iwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $11,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $20,074 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $26,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,975 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 2,404 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 830/1010 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Iowa Wesleyan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 871 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Iowa Wesleyan College?
- Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College than Roosevelt University ($20,074 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa Wesleyan College are 32.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,340 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Iowa Wesleyan College (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 8.4% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($26,670 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Iowa Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa Wesleyan College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 89 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. Iowa Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Iowa Wesleyan 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 Iowa Wesleyan College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,900)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/