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Overview |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 22,676 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #840 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | uwm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $8,091 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $19,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $16,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $5,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 16,852 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 14,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $24,958 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | UWM | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (22,676 students vs. 3,725 students)
Roosevelt University vs. UWM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or UWM?
- Roosevelt University is 308.7% more expensive to attend than UWM for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $8,091.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.7% higher at Roosevelt University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($33,068.00 vs. $19,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee than Roosevelt University ($16,551 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee are 37.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,896 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 312.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Milwaukee ($24,602 vs. $5,963)
Roosevelt University vs. UWM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or UWM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWM or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1050) is 12 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming UWM students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman UWM students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UWM (86.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. UWM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or UWM? 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 UWM and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (46% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $500 more per year than UWM graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,100)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,062 lower median federal student loan debt than UWM graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,958)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UWM graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More UWM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/