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Overview |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 3,725 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #494 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | roosevelt.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $33,068 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $33,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $15,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $22,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $24,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 2,997 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 2,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 840/1080 | ||
| 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 |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,896 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
USJ | Roosevelt University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 18% | ||
Campus |
USJ | Roosevelt 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 USJ based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Roosevelt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Roosevelt University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at USJ than Roosevelt University ($42,050.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than USJ ($22,117 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 13.5% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($13,240 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph than Roosevelt University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 15.1% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($28,311 vs. $24,602)
USJ vs. Roosevelt University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ or Roosevelt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roosevelt University or USJ .
- The average SAT score at Roosevelt University (1038) is 106 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Roosevelt University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Roosevelt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ or Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt University and USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Roosevelt University (56% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $4,600 more per year than Roosevelt University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,600)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $3,104 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($23,896 vs. $27,000)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More USJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/