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Overview |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,737 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,360 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,360 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,215 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,908 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,117 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 6,446 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 4,737 students)
Robert Morris University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or RU?
- Robert Morris University is 297.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($33,360.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Robert Morris University than Radford University ($33,360.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Robert Morris University ($18,282 vs. $26,215)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 8% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,973 vs. $12,930)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University as Radford University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 177.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,908 vs. $8,968)
Robert Morris University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Robert Morris University .
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Robert Morris University (90.6%)
Robert Morris University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or RU? 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 RU and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Radford University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $1,500 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU 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/