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Overview |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
CMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
CMU | 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
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 3,431 students)
CMU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 145.4% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.4% higher at Robert Morris University than Central Michigan University ($32,390.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Robert Morris University ($15,605 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 12.7% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,248 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Central Michigan University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 116.7% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($24,512 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 2 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming CMU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CMU (3.47)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Central Michigan University (59% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $4,400 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,500)
- Robert Morris University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/