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Overview |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, OH | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,941 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvnu.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,918 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,918 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,612 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,391 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,202 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,070 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 913 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 963/1228 | 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 |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,536 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
MVNU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Robert Morris University is larger than than MVNU based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 1,941 students)
MVNU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MVNU or Robert Morris University?
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($33,918.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at MVNU than Robert Morris University ($33,918.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Robert Morris University ($23,391 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 31.9% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($9,612 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($24,512 vs. $23,202)
MVNU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MVNU 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 MVNU .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 4 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming MVNU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than MVNU (85.3%)
MVNU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MVNU 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 MVNU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $2,800 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MVNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/