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Overview |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 3,431 students)
BSU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 284% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Robert Morris University than Ball State University ($32,390.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Robert Morris University ($12,615 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 16.3% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($10,904 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Ball State University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Ball State University ($24,512 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Ball State University (1070) is 19 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Ball State University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $6,400 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- BSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/