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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Carthage | ||
| 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 Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,667 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Carthage?
- Carthage College is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Carthage than Roosevelt University ($34,500.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Carthage ($22,117 vs. $26,209)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 18.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,648 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,602 vs. $20,535)
Roosevelt University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 107 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Carthage students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carthage students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Roosevelt University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Carthage is higher than Roosevelt University (59% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Carthage College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Carthage graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Carthage graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Carthage graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/