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Overview |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 4,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #463 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $20,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $15,525 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $21,503 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $27,220 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 5,644 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 820/1090 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $247 |
Diversity |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Chicago is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (33,522 students vs. 4,015 students)
UIC vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 78.9% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($20,000.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at UIC than Roosevelt University ($26,200.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Roosevelt University ($11,499 vs. $21,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Chicago are 6.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($14,600 vs. $15,525)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than University of Illinois at Chicago (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 76.5% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($27,220 vs. $15,421)
UIC vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Chicago (1092) is 54 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming UIC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman UIC students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than UIC (78.5%)
UIC vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and UIC.
- The graduation rate at UIC is higher than Roosevelt University (54% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Chicago earn on average $15,300 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $46,600)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $5,146 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $23,896)
- UIC graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($193 vs. $247)
- More UIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/