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SIUE Northern Illinois ISU Southeast Missouri State University Illinois EIU WMU Western Illinois University UIC University of Missouri-Columbia Roosevelt University IU| Robert Morris University Illinois | Southern Illinois University Carbondale | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Carbondale, IL | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 11,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #467 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | siuc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $9,638 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $9,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $10,622 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $16,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,269 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,771 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Southern Illinois University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (11,107 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Southern Illinois University?
- Robert Morris University Illinois is 205% more expensive to attend than Southern Illinois University for in-state tuition ($29,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205% higher at Robert Morris than Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($29,400.00 vs. $9,638.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 31.5% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,622 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than Robert Morris University Illinois (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Carbondale students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($11,269 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Southern Illinois University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Illinois University or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Southern Illinois University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or Southern Illinois University? 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 Southern Illinois University and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Southern Illinois University Carbondale (78% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale earn on average $13,200 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,600)
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,500)
- Southern Illinois University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Southern Illinois University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/