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Overview |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,015 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #463 | #968 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,000 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,525 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,503 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,220 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,987 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 5,644 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.6% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1090 | 820/1010 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $250 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 4,015 students)
Roosevelt University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or WKU?
- Roosevelt University is 74.9% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at WKU than Roosevelt University ($27,000.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Roosevelt University ($12,054 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 28.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,043 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Western Kentucky University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 149.6% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($27,220 vs. $10,906)
Roosevelt University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 9 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming WKU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Roosevelt University (94.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or WKU? 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 WKU and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Roosevelt University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $9,500 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $37,100)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $354 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,250)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($247 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/