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Overview |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,957 students)
Roosevelt University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or MBC?
- Roosevelt University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Roosevelt University than Mary Baldwin College ($33,068.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Roosevelt University ($18,746 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 45.6% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,320 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($24,602 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 29 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
Roosevelt University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or MBC? 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 MBC and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Roosevelt University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $8,200 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $38,400)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More MBC 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/