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Overview |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 14,385 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $12,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $17,359 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 91% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,570 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $222 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Cleveland State | ||
| 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Cleveland State?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 142.1% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.4% higher at Robert Morris than Cleveland State University ($29,400.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 1.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,965 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (91% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($9,436 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Cleveland State University (78% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $34,600)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More Cleveland State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/