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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,107 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Union College?
- Union College is 92.3% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Union College than Roosevelt University ($63,603.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Union College ($22,117 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roosevelt University are 4.9% lower than costs at Union College ($15,025 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Union College (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 52.5% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($37,530 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Roosevelt University .
- Accepted freshman Union College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Union College (46.5%)
Roosevelt University vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Union 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 Union College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Roosevelt University (86% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $27,600 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/