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Overview |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $403 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 36% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Central State University?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 468% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.7% higher at Robert Morris than Central State University ($29,400.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,900 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($6,943 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Central State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (2.8) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Central State University? 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 Central State University and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Central State University (78% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University Illinois earn on average $7,400 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $27,200)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $39,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($253 vs. $403)
- More Robert Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/