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Overview |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | - | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | SJC | ||
| 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 972 students)
Roosevelt University vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or SJC?
- Roosevelt University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Roosevelt University than Saint Josephs College ($33,068.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Roosevelt University ($15,836 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 58.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,480 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($24,602 vs. $21,898)
Roosevelt University vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 53 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman SJC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SJC (76.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or SJC? 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 SJC and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at SJC is higher than Roosevelt University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,000)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than SJC graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than SJC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More SJC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/