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Overview |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $30,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $30,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $11,175 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $20,735 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $20,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 983 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $236 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 813 students)
Roosevelt University vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or KWC?
- Roosevelt University is 10.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Roosevelt University than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($33,068.00 vs. $30,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Roosevelt University ($20,735 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 34.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,175 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($24,602 vs. $20,036)
Roosevelt University vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Kentucky Wesleyan College (1048) is 10 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming KWC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than KWC (68.5%)
Roosevelt University vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or KWC? 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 KWC and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (46% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $8,100 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($22,907 vs. $23,896)
- KWC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($236 vs. $247)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/