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Overview |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $247 |
Diversity |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Roosevelt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 3,725 students)
EIU vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 240.6% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.5% higher at Roosevelt University than Eastern Illinois University ($33,068.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Roosevelt University ($13,380 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 39% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,812 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 109% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($24,602 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 28 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Roosevelt University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $3,100 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $246 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $23,896)
- EIU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($244 vs. $247)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/