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Overview |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aquinas.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,480 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,480 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,572 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,605 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,049 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,116 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
AQ | Robert Morris University | ||
| 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 1,265 students)
AQ vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AQ or Robert Morris University?
- Aquinas College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at AQ than Robert Morris University ($36,480.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Aquinas College than Robert Morris University ($18,605 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Aquinas College are 19.9% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($10,572 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($30,049 vs. $24,512)
AQ vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AQ or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or AQ .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 39 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at AQ (3.52)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than AQ (90.8%)
AQ vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AQ or Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University and AQ.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Aquinas College (59% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $8,900 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,000)
- Aquinas College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- AQ graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/