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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Wartburg 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 Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,444 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 41.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at Wartburg College than Roosevelt University ($46,740.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Wartburg College ($22,117 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 46.2% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,280 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Wartburg College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 47% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($36,157 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 67 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Wartburg College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Wartburg College is higher than Roosevelt University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/