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DePaul Columbia College UIC National Louis University Robert Morris Northern Illinois North Park University McKendree University Loyola Elmhurst College ISU Carthage| Roosevelt University | VanderCook College of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 263 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | vandercook.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $27,670 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $27,670 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $7,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $12,436 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $27,884 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 22 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 22 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 890/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 4:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | VCM | ||
| 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 VCM based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 263 students)
Roosevelt University vs. VCM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or VCM?
- Roosevelt University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than VCM for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at Roosevelt University than VanderCook College of Music ($33,068.00 vs. $27,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at VanderCook College of Music than Roosevelt University ($12,436 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at VanderCook College of Music are 100.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($7,500 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at VanderCook College of Music than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by VanderCook College of Music students is 13.3% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($27,884 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. VCM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or VCM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCM or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at VanderCook College of Music (1107) is 69 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming VCM students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at VCM (3.1)
- VCM has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. VCM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or VCM? 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 VCM and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than VanderCook College of Music (46% vs. 45%)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than VCM graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than VCM graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More VCM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/