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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $263 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,406 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Lakeland University?
- Roosevelt University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Roosevelt University than Lakeland University ($33,068.00 vs. $30,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than Roosevelt University ($21,611 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 39.4% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,778 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Lakeland University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($24,602 vs. $23,855)
Roosevelt University vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 131 points higher than at Lakeland University (907)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lakeland University (19)
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Lakeland University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Lakeland University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,458)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/