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Overview |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 492 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | smfa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $39,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $39,928 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $39,340 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 318 | ||
| Admitted | - | 258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 15% |
Students |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | - | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | SMFA | ||
| 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 SMFA based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 492 students)
Robert Morris vs. SMFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or SMFA?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at SMFA than Robert Morris University Illinois ($39,928.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 6.3% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($13,965 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($15,629 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or SMFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMFA or Robert Morris .
Robert Morris vs. SMFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or SMFA? 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 SMFA and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (78% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University Illinois earn on average $300 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($34,600 vs. $34,300)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More SMFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/