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Overview |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | robertmorris.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $13,965 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 2.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $253 |
Diversity |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Robert Morris | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,934 students)
EIU vs. Robert Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Robert Morris ?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 202.8% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.3% higher at Robert Morris than Eastern Illinois University ($29,400.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 29.2% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,812 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Robert Morris University Illinois (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,773 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Robert Morris ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
EIU vs. Robert Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Robert Morris ? 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 Robert Morris and EIU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Eastern Illinois University (78% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $34,600)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $850 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($23,650 vs. $24,500)
- EIU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($244 vs. $253)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/