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Overview |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Frederick, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 2,056 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | hood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,624 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $34,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,000 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Hood | ||
| 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
- Hood College is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Hood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Hood?
- Hood College is 49% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49% higher at Hood than Robert Morris University Illinois ($43,800.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 2.7% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($13,600 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($34,047 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Hood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hood or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Hood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Hood? 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 Hood and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Hood College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/