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Overview |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Aurora, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | wells.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $32,362 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $32,362 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $20,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,534 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,345 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.25 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Wells | ||
| 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 Wells based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 357 students)
Robert Morris vs. Wells Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Wells?
- Wells College is 10.1% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($32,362.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at Wells than Robert Morris University Illinois ($32,362.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 6% lower than costs at Wells College ($13,965 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wells College than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wells College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($28,212 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Wells? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wells or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Wells students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Wells Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Wells? 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 Wells and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Wells College (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Wells College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wells graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wells graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Wells 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/