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Overview |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #286 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1160/1320 | ||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $278 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | JCU | ||
| 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,922 students)
Roosevelt University vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at JCU than Roosevelt University ($45,490.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than JCU ($22,117 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 13.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,200 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($30,415 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 89 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than JCU (82.4%)
Roosevelt University vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or JCU? 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 JCU and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Roosevelt University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,043 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,939)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($247 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/