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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Valpo | ||
| 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,958 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Valpo?
- Valparaiso University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Valpo than Roosevelt University ($43,400.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Valpo ($22,117 vs. $22,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 14% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,180 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 41.1% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($34,706 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Roosevelt University .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 121 points higher than at Roosevelt University (1038)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Roosevelt University (22)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Roosevelt University (88.3%)
Roosevelt University vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Roosevelt University (71% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/