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Overview |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,737 | 3,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #564 | #474 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,360 | $50,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,360 | $50,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $14,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,215 | $28,351 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,908 | $37,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,117 | 5,611 | ||
| Admitted | 6,446 | 4,696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.6% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1030/1235 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (4,737 students vs. 3,309 students)
Robert Morris University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 51.3% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($50,484.00 vs. $33,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Robert Morris University ($50,484.00 vs. $33,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's ($26,215 vs. $28,351)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 8.4% lower than costs at Saint Edward's University ($12,930 vs. $14,010)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 49.3% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($37,176 vs. $24,908)
Robert Morris University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 84 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (83.7%)
Robert Morris University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Robert Morris University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Edward's University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,900)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/