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Overview |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,029 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #687 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ic.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,796 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,796 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,964 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,296 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,785 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,243 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 2,503 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1126 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Illinois College | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Illinois College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,029 students)
Illinois College vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois College or Roosevelt University?
- Illinois College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($35,796.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Illinois College than Roosevelt University ($35,796.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois College than Roosevelt University ($16,296 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois College are 50.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,964 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois College students is 21.1% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($29,785 vs. $24,602)
Illinois College vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois College or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Illinois College .
- Accepted freshman Illinois College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Illinois College (77.2%)
Illinois College vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois College 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 Illinois College.
- The graduation rate at Illinois College is higher than Roosevelt University (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Illinois College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Illinois College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/