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Overview |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Muncie, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 19,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | bsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $8,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $25,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $10,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $12,615 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 22,859 | ||
| Admitted | - | 15,761 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $258 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | BSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. BSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or BSU?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 248.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Robert Morris than Ball State University ($29,400.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 28.1% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,904 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Robert Morris University Illinois (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or BSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BSU or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. BSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or BSU? 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 BSU and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Ball State University (78% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/