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Overview |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,431 students)
Howard vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at Robert Morris University than Howard University ($32,390.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than Howard ($23,572 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 25.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($12,680 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Robert Morris University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,512 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard 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 Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 54 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Robert Morris University (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $48,900)
- Robert Morris University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris University and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/