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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Macomb, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 7,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #663 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | wiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $9,801 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $9,801 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $12,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $15,620 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 53% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 8,479 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 6,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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 | Western Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $24,704 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $255 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Western Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Illinois University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (7,073 students vs. 4,015 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Western Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Western Illinois University?
- Roosevelt University is 104.1% more expensive to attend than Western Illinois University for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Roosevelt University than Western Illinois University ($20,000.00 vs. $9,801.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Illinois University than Roosevelt University ($12,168 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Illinois University are 42.2% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,920 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Western Illinois University (100% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 74.3% larger than aid received Western Illinois University ($27,220 vs. $15,620)
Roosevelt University vs. Western Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Western Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Illinois University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 68 points higher than at Western Illinois University (970)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Illinois University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western Illinois University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Western Illinois University (75%)
Roosevelt University vs. Western Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Western Illinois University? 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 Western Illinois University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is higher than Roosevelt University (53% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $600 more per year than Western Illinois University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $46,000)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $808 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Illinois University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,704)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Western Illinois University graduates. ($247 vs. $255)
- More Western Illinois University 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/