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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,260 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 37.1% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Alma College than Roosevelt University ($45,346.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Alma College ($22,117 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 19% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,624 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($34,736 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 72 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Roosevelt University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Roosevelt University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/