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Overview |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Olivet, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 973 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | olivetcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $32,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $32,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $11,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $23,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $22,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 1,417 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 910/1120 | ||
| 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 | OC Comets | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | OC Comets | ||
| 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 OC Comets based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 973 students)
Roosevelt University vs. OC Comets Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or OC Comets?
- Olivet College is 63.5% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($32,694.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.5% higher at OC Comets than Roosevelt University ($32,694.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than OC Comets ($21,503 vs. $23,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 30.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,886 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Olivet College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Olivet College ($27,220 vs. $22,602)
Roosevelt University vs. OC Comets Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or OC Comets? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC Comets or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 107 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Roosevelt University (94.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. OC Comets Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or OC Comets? 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 OC Comets and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is the same as at Olivet College (46% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $7,300 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $39,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than OC Comets graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than OC Comets graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More OC Comets 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/