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Overview |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 16/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 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 |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $247 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Judson University | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Roosevelt University?
- Roosevelt University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at Roosevelt University than Judson University ($33,068.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Roosevelt University ($19,268 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Judson University are 32.7% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,320 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Judson University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Judson University ($24,602 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 48 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Judson University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Judson University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Roosevelt University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Judson University graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $44,800)
- Judson University students graduate with a $896 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,896)
- Judson University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($237 vs. $247)
- More Judson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/