Roosevelt University vs. DePaul vs. UIC vs. Loyola

Roosevelt University, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, and Loyola University Chicago side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Roosevelt University
DePaul University
University of Illinois Chicago
Loyola University Chicago

At a glance

  • Lowest net price: UIC ($10,852 a year). Next is Roosevelt University at $22,366, about $11,514 more.
  • Hardest to get into: DePaul (75.9% admitted, typical SAT 1240). UIC is close behind (77.4%, SAT 1240); Loyola 81.6%, Roosevelt University 97.2%.
  • Highest graduation rate: Loyola (70%). Then DePaul 66%, UIC 54%, Roosevelt University 46%.
  • Highest median earnings: UIC ($61,900 ten years after starting college). Then Loyola $59,800, DePaul $56,900, Roosevelt University $46,600.
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Measure Roosevelt University DePaul UIC Loyola
Acceptance rateDePaul most selective 97.2% 75.9% 77.4% 81.6%
SAT range (middle 50%)Loyola highest 895-1175 1140-1330 1130-1350 1170-1360
Average net priceUIC lowest $22,366 $34,135 $10,852 $39,147
In-state tuitionUIC lowest $21,315 $45,999 $14,338 $53,710
Out-of-state tuitionRoosevelt University lowest $21,315 $45,999 $29,884 $53,710
Graduation rateLoyola highest 46% 66% 54% 70%
Median earnings (10 years)UIC highest $46,600 $56,900 $61,900 $59,800

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Roosevelt University 7,427
  • DePaul 31,266
  • UIC 27,085
  • Loyola 39,315
  • Admitted
  • Roosevelt University 7,216
  • DePaul 23,729
  • UIC 20,951
  • Loyola 32,081
  • Acceptance rate
  • Roosevelt University 97.2%
  • DePaul 75.9%
  • UIC 77.4%
  • Loyola 81.6%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Roosevelt University 8.7%
  • DePaul 10.8%
  • UIC 21.1%
  • Loyola 8.6%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Roosevelt University 1040
  • DePaul 1240
  • UIC 1240
  • Loyola 1270
  • Typical ACT score
  • Roosevelt University 22
  • DePaul 28
  • UIC 28
  • Loyola 29
  • Average high school GPA
  • Roosevelt University 3.13
  • DePaul 3.8
  • UIC 3.41
  • Loyola 3.71
  • Typical high school grades
  • Roosevelt University B
  • DePaul A-
  • UIC B+
  • Loyola A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Roosevelt University Easy
  • DePaul Difficult
  • UIC Difficult
  • Loyola Very High
  • Applicant competition
  • Roosevelt University
  • DePaul
  • UIC
  • Loyola
  • SAT range
  • Roosevelt University 895-1175
  • DePaul 1140-1330
  • UIC 1130-1350
  • Loyola 1170-1360
  • ACT range
  • Roosevelt University 18-26
  • DePaul 25-31
  • UIC 25-31
  • Loyola 27-32
  • Submit test scores
  • Roosevelt University Test optional
  • DePaul Test optional
  • UIC Test optional
  • Loyola Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Roosevelt University
  • DePaul Feb 1, 2027
  • UIC Feb 1, 2027
  • Loyola
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Roosevelt University $21,315
  • DePaul $45,999
  • UIC $14,338
  • Loyola $53,710
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Roosevelt University $21,315
  • DePaul $45,999
  • UIC $29,884
  • Loyola $53,710
  • Room & board
  • Roosevelt University $16,065
  • DePaul $19,095
  • UIC $16,500
  • Loyola $17,010
  • Average net price
  • Roosevelt University $22,366
  • DePaul $34,135
  • UIC $10,852
  • Loyola $39,147
  • Average grant aid
  • Roosevelt University $13,810
  • DePaul $29,285
  • UIC $16,755
  • Loyola $28,816
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Roosevelt University 96%
  • DePaul 100%
  • UIC 74%
  • Loyola 98%
  • Graduation rate
  • Roosevelt University 46%
  • DePaul 66%
  • UIC 54%
  • Loyola 70%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Roosevelt University $46,600
  • DePaul $56,900
  • UIC $61,900
  • Loyola $59,800
  • Making student loan payments
  • Roosevelt University 46%
  • DePaul 62%
  • UIC 68%
  • Loyola 76%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Roosevelt University $23,896
  • DePaul $23,332
  • UIC $18,750
  • Loyola $25,000
  • Median loan payment
  • Roosevelt University $247
  • DePaul $241
  • UIC $193
  • Loyola $258
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Roosevelt University 11:1
  • DePaul 17:1
  • UIC 17:1
  • Loyola 13:1
  • Popular majors
  • Roosevelt University
    • Business (40%)
    • Psychology (13%)
    • Social Sciences (8%)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (7%)
    • Education (6%)
  • DePaul
    • Business (33%)
    • Communication (12%)
    • Social Sciences (10%)
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%)
    • Psychology (8%)
  • UIC
    • Business (16%)
    • Psychology (13%)
    • Biology (11%)
    • Social Sciences (10%)
    • Engineering (9%)
  • Loyola
    • Business (24%)
    • Social Sciences (12%)
    • Biology (11%)
    • Psychology (10%)
    • Health Professions (8%)
  • Location
  • Roosevelt University Chicago, IL
  • DePaul Chicago, IL
  • UIC Chicago, IL
  • Loyola Chicago, IL
  • Setting
  • Roosevelt University Large City
  • DePaul Large City
  • UIC Large City
  • Loyola Large City
  • Total enrollment
  • Roosevelt University 4,281
  • DePaul 21,210
  • UIC 33,906
  • Loyola 17,384
  • Type
  • Roosevelt University Private 4 Year
  • DePaul Private 4 Year
  • UIC Public 4 Year
  • Loyola Private 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Roosevelt University #607
  • DePaul #253
  • UIC #215
  • Loyola #210

Comparable Facts

Compare Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL, DePaul University in Chicago, IL, University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL, and Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

By total student enrollment, University of Illinois Chicago is the largest of the four (33,906 students), followed by DePaul (21,210), Loyola (17,384), and Roosevelt University (4,281).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Settings: Chicago, IL (Large City); Chicago, IL (Large City); Chicago, IL (Large City); Chicago, IL (Large City).
  • Roosevelt University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • DePaul University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • University of Illinois Chicago is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Loyola University Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Roosevelt University 11:1; DePaul 17:1; UIC 17:1; Loyola 13:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) are lowest at Roosevelt University ($16,065) and highest at DePaul ($19,095); UIC $16,500, Loyola $17,010.
  • The largest share of students receiving grant aid is at DePaul (100%), then Loyola (98%), Roosevelt University (96%), and UIC (74%).
  • Average grant aid: DePaul $29,285; Loyola $28,816; UIC $16,755; Roosevelt University $13,810.

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate): Loyola 29; DePaul 28; UIC 28; Roosevelt University 22.
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Roosevelt University, DePaul, UIC, and Loyola.
  • Typical fall application deadline: DePaul Feb 1, 2027; UIC Feb 1, 2027.
  • Average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen: DePaul 3.8; Loyola 3.71; UIC 3.41; Roosevelt University 3.13.
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield): UIC 21.1%; DePaul 10.8%; Roosevelt University 8.7%; Loyola 8.6%.

Loans and repayment

  • Median federal loan debt among borrowers: UIC $18,750; DePaul $23,332; Roosevelt University $23,896; Loyola $25,000.
  • Median monthly federal loan payment: UIC $193; DePaul $241; Roosevelt University $247; Loyola $258.
  • Share of former students actively paying back federal loans three years after graduation: Loyola 76%; UIC 68%; DePaul 62%; Roosevelt University 46%.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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