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Overview |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | River Forest, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 3,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | dom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $35,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $35,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,117 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Dominican | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Dominican Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Dominican?
- Dominican University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Dominican than Robert Morris University Illinois ($35,850.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University are 26.4% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,050 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($25,315 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Dominican? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Dominican students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Dominican Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Dominican? 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 Dominican and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Dominican University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Dominican University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/