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Overview |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kent State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 3,431 students)
Kent State vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 163.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at Robert Morris University than Kent State University at Kent ($32,390.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Robert Morris University ($19,046 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 0% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,676 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Kent State University at Kent (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 157% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($24,512 vs. $9,539)
Kent State vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 16 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Kent State students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (59% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/