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Overview |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Teaneck, NJ | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,285 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,030 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,059 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,294 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 3,611 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/23 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1180 | 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 |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 2% |
Students |
FDU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,431 students)
FDU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Robert Morris University?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at FDU than Robert Morris University ($33,264.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Robert Morris University ($16,030 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 22.9% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($12,680 vs. $15,588)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus as Robert Morris University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 22.6% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($30,059 vs. $24,512)
FDU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU 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 FDU .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 56 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than FDU (84.1%)
FDU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $4,000 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU 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 FDU 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/