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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | loras.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $34,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $34,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $9,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $21,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $25,538 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,860 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Loras College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Loras College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Loras College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,319 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Loras College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Loras College?
- Loras College is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($34,750.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Loras College than Roosevelt University ($34,750.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Loras College than Roosevelt University ($21,886 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Loras College are 62.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,230 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loras College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Loras College students is 3.8% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($25,538 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Loras College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Loras College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Loras College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Loras College (1088) is 50 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Loras College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Loras College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Loras College has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Loras College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Loras 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 Loras College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Loras College is higher than Roosevelt University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Loras College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Loras College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Loras College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Loras College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/