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Overview |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 2,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #437 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $35,318 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $35,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $12,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $23,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $26,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 3,456 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 2,534 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $266 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (4,015 students vs. 2,703 students)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 76.6% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($35,318.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at St. Ambrose University than Roosevelt University ($35,318.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than St. Ambrose University ($21,503 vs. $23,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 25.7% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,348 vs. $15,525)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($27,220 vs. $26,559)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Ambrose University (1050) is 12 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming St. Ambrose University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Ambrose University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than St. Ambrose University (73.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at St. Ambrose University is higher than Roosevelt University (62% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,868 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,764)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($247 vs. $266)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/