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Overview |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Spring Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 2,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | arbor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $31,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $31,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $10,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $20,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,312 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,043 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $248 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | SAU | ||
| 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
- Spring Arbor University is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (2,396 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. SAU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or SAU?
- Spring Arbor University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($31,020.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at SAU than Robert Morris University Illinois ($31,020.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 31.1% lower than costs at Robert Morris University Illinois ($10,652 vs. $13,965)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University than Robert Morris University Illinois (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Spring Arbor University students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($20,677 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or SAU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SAU or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. SAU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris or SAU? 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 SAU and Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Spring Arbor University (78% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Spring Arbor University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $34,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $457 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris graduates. ($24,043 vs. $24,500)
- SAU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More SAU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/