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Overview |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Alma College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University Illinois is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 1,260 students)
Robert Morris vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Alma College?
- Alma College is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Alma College than Robert Morris University Illinois ($45,346.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 10.6% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($12,624 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($34,736 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Alma College? 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 Alma College and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Alma College (78% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $13,700 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/