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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,532 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #718 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | spalding.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $8,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $26,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $16,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 720 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 703 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 858/1105 | ||
| 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 | Spalding | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Spalding | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,532 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Spalding Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Spalding?
- Roosevelt University is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at Roosevelt University than Spalding University ($33,068.00 vs. $26,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Spalding ($22,117 vs. $26,539)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 81% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($8,300 vs. $15,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Spalding University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 50.9% larger than aid received Spalding University ($24,602 vs. $16,307)
Roosevelt University vs. Spalding Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Spalding? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Spalding or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 68 points higher than at Spalding (970)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Spalding (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Spalding Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Spalding? 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 Spalding and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Spalding University (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Spalding graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $45,300)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $1,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($23,896 vs. $25,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/