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Overview |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $253 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,934 students)
Aurora University vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 5% more expensive to attend than Aurora University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Robert Morris than Aurora University ($29,400.00 vs. $28,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aurora University are 5.5% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($13,240 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($20,017 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or Aurora University .
- Accepted freshman Aurora University students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Aurora University vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Aurora University (78% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Aurora University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $34,600)
- Aurora University students graduate with a $2,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($22,337 vs. $24,500)
- Aurora University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($230 vs. $253)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/