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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | Robert Morris University Illinois | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | - | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $253 |
Diversity |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 7% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 1,934 students)
ISU vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 143.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Robert Morris than Illinois State University ($29,400.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,584 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,590 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
ISU vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Illinois State University (78% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $34,600)
- Illinois State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- ISU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/