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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Forest City, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,763 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | waldorf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $23,108 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $23,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $8,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $18,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $17,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,056 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 780 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 920/1110 | ||
| 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 | Waldorf College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $18,822 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $194 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Waldorf College | ||
| 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 Waldorf College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,763 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Waldorf College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Waldorf College?
- Roosevelt University is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Waldorf College for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Roosevelt University than Waldorf College ($33,068.00 vs. $23,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waldorf College than Roosevelt University ($18,620 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waldorf College are 71.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($8,748 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Waldorf College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 41.7% larger than aid received Waldorf College ($24,602 vs. $17,359)
Roosevelt University vs. Waldorf College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Waldorf College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waldorf College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 101 points higher than at Waldorf College (937)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Waldorf College (20)
- Accepted freshman Roosevelt University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Waldorf College (3.07)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Waldorf College (73.9%)
Roosevelt University vs. Waldorf College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Waldorf College? 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 Waldorf College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Waldorf College (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Waldorf College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,100)
- Waldorf College students graduate with a $5,074 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($18,822 vs. $23,896)
- Waldorf College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($194 vs. $247)
- More Waldorf College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/