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Overview |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 3,253 students)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at St. Mary's University than Roosevelt University ($34,154.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Roosevelt University ($21,379 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 31.2% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($11,448 vs. $15,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University as St. Mary's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 3.4% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($25,439 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is the same at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming St. Mary's University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University 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 St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Roosevelt University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Roosevelt University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/