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Overview |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $236 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 834 students)
Robert Morris vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or KWC?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($31,900.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at KWC than Robert Morris University Illinois ($31,900.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 21.2% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,526 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($22,561 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman KWC students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or KWC? 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 KWC and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (78% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Kentucky Wesleyan College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($38,500 vs. $34,600)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,593 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($22,907 vs. $24,500)
- KWC graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($236 vs. $253)
- More KWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/