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Overview |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | 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 |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 2,729 students)
Marywood vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Robert Morris University?
- Marywood University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Marywood than Robert Morris University ($36,430.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Robert Morris University ($22,504 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 15.9% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,680 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 15.9% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($28,401 vs. $24,512)
Marywood vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood 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 Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 26 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Robert Morris University (62% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,100)
- Robert Morris University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Robert Morris University and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/