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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 766 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $289 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Ripon College | ||
| 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 766 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Ripon College than Roosevelt University ($49,300.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ripon College than Roosevelt University ($21,999 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ripon College are 58.3% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($9,490 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 57.8% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($38,826 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 67 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Ripon College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Ripon College? 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 Ripon College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than Roosevelt University (70% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $4,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $28,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($247 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/