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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $267 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Kent State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,725 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Kent State?
- Roosevelt University is 168.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Roosevelt University than Kent State University at Kent ($33,068.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Roosevelt University ($19,046 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 18.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($12,676 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Kent State University at Kent (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 157.9% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($24,602 vs. $9,539)
Roosevelt University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 29 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Kent State (88%)
Roosevelt University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Kent State? 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 Kent State and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Roosevelt University (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $40,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,825)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($247 vs. $267)
- More Kent State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/