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Overview |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | CBU | ||
| 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,934 students)
Roosevelt University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at CBU than Roosevelt University ($35,520.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Roosevelt University ($18,612 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 47% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,220 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 9.6% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($26,964 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 67 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming CBU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than CBU (87.5%)
Roosevelt University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or CBU? 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 CBU and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Roosevelt University (52% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More CBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/