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SIUE Northern Illinois DePaul Columbia College UIC ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University National Louis University| Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #467 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 900/1140 | ||
| 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 | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $232 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 3,725 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Southern Illinois University?
- Roosevelt University is 243.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.1% higher at Roosevelt University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($33,068.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Roosevelt University ($16,990 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 41.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,622 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 118.3% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($24,602 vs. $11,269)
Roosevelt University vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 6 points higher than at Southern Illinois University (1032)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Southern Illinois University (22)
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Southern 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 Southern Illinois University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $1,200 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $1,396 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,896)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/