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Overview |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,737 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,360 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,360 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,215 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,908 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,117 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 6,446 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,737 students vs. 3,545 students)
Robert Morris University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or CSU?
- Robert Morris University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($33,360.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Robert Morris University than Charleston Southern University ($33,360.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Robert Morris University ($21,347 vs. $26,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 11.6% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,590 vs. $12,930)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 11.1% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($24,908 vs. $22,411)
Robert Morris University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 21 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than CSU (76.1%)
Robert Morris University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or CSU? 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 CSU and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Charleston Southern University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $9,100 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Robert Morris University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Robert Morris University 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/