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Overview |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $253 |
Diversity |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Governors State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (4,427 students vs. 1,934 students)
GSU vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 291.4% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.7% higher at Robert Morris than Governors State University ($29,400.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Governors State University are 27% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,000 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Governors State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,987 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or GSU .
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 1.27 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
GSU vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $34,600)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($17,250 vs. $24,500)
- GSU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($178 vs. $253)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/