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Overview |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | |||
| Enrolled % | 37.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $250 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | WKU | ||
| 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
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or WKU?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 157.1% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Robert Morris than Western Kentucky University ($29,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Kentucky University are 16% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($12,043 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Robert Morris University Illinois (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Kentucky University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,906 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or WKU? 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 WKU and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Western Kentucky University (78% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $34,600)
- Western Kentucky University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($24,250 vs. $24,500)
- WKU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($250 vs. $253)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/