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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Sewanee, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #83 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | sewanee.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $50,874 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $50,874 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $14,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $33,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $34,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 4,578 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 2,395 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1233/1380 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $196 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Sewanee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Sewanee based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,704 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Sewanee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Sewanee?
- Sewanee The University of the South is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($50,874.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at Sewanee than Roosevelt University ($50,874.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Sewanee ($22,117 vs. $33,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sewanee The University of the South are 2.9% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($14,608 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Sewanee The University of the South (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sewanee The University of the South students is 39.2% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($34,241 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Sewanee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Sewanee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sewanee or Roosevelt University .
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Sewanee (52.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Sewanee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Sewanee? 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 Sewanee and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Sewanee is higher than Roosevelt University (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Sewanee The University of the South earn on average $3,200 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $46,600)
- Sewanee The University of the South students graduate with a $4,896 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,896)
- Sewanee graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($196 vs. $247)
- More Sewanee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/