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Overview |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Edwardsville, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 12,519 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | siue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $9,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $9,306 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $10,272 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,325 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $21,430 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $221 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | SIUE | ||
| 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
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. SIUE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or SIUE?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 215.9% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.9% higher at Robert Morris than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($29,400.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 36% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,272 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Robert Morris University Illinois (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,649 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or SIUE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SIUE or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. SIUE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or SIUE? 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 SIUE and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (78% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville earn on average $12,400 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $34,600)
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students graduate with a $3,070 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($21,430 vs. $24,500)
- SIUE graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($221 vs. $253)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/