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Overview |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #501 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 970/1135 | ||
| 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 | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $248 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | SAU | ||
| 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 SAU based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,396 students)
Roosevelt University vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or SAU?
- Roosevelt University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Roosevelt University than Spring Arbor University ($33,068.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than SAU ($22,117 vs. $22,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 41.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($10,652 vs. $15,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as Spring Arbor University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 19% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($24,602 vs. $20,677)
Roosevelt University vs. SAU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 35 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming SAU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than SAU (47.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or SAU? 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 SAU and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at SAU is higher than Roosevelt University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $4,000 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $147 lower median federal student loan debt than SAU graduates. ($23,896 vs. $24,043)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than SAU graduates. ($247 vs. $248)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/