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Overview |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Highland Heights, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 14,961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | nku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $10,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $21,096 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $8,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $11,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 6,417 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 6,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 916/1133 | ||
| 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 | NKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $24,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $257 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | NKU | ||
| 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 4,015 students)
Roosevelt University vs. NKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or NKU?
- Roosevelt University is 90.3% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at NKU than Roosevelt University ($21,096.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Roosevelt University ($8,151 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 33.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,660 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 136.9% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($27,220 vs. $11,492)
Roosevelt University vs. NKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or NKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NKU or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 30 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming NKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Roosevelt University (94.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. NKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or NKU? 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 NKU and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Northern Kentucky University (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $6,900 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,700)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,054 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,950)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($247 vs. $257)
- More NKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/