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Overview |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 44% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or Penn State?
- Robert Morris University is 76.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Penn State than Robert Morris University ($35,946.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than Penn State ($23,572 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 0.5% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,680 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Penn State Main Campus (98% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 143.5% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($24,512 vs. $10,066)
Robert Morris University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 151 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Robert Morris University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Robert Morris University (87% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $6,400 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,900)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/