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Overview |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 12,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #554 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $9,576 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $9,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $10,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $15,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 8,937 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 8,688 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 900/1160 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $221 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | SIUE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (12,045 students vs. 4,015 students)
Roosevelt University vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or SIUE?
- Roosevelt University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Roosevelt University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($20,000.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Roosevelt University ($15,182 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 47% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,562 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 174% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,220 vs. $9,934)
Roosevelt University vs. SIUE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 32 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Roosevelt University (94.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than Roosevelt University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $400 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $2,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($21,430 vs. $23,896)
- SIUE graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($221 vs. $247)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/