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Overview |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,151 students)
Roosevelt University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 50% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at W&J than Roosevelt University ($49,612.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than W&J ($22,117 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 11.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,524 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 58.4% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($38,963 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Roosevelt University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than W&J (88.1%)
Roosevelt University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or W&J? 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 W&J and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Roosevelt University (74% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/