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UIC Roosevelt University Northeastern Illinois University DePaul EIU Northern Illinois KU Dominican IU HCC Purdue Chamberlain College of Nursing-Addison| Chicago State University | Robert Morris University Illinois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $253 |
Diversity |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chicago State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (2,317 students vs. 1,934 students)
CSU vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 284% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284% higher at Robert Morris than Chicago State University ($29,400.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chicago State University are 1.2% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($13,800 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($15,891 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or CSU .
- Accepted freshman CSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
CSU vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Chicago State University (78% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Chicago State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($38,300 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $31,250)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($253 vs. $323)
- More Robert Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/