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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Capital University | ||
| 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 Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,617 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Capital University than Roosevelt University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Capital University ($22,117 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 22.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,308 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($28,469 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 95 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University 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 Capital University (72.2%)
Roosevelt University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Capital 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 Capital University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Roosevelt University (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $700 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/