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Overview |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or Temple?
- Robert Morris University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Temple than Robert Morris University ($34,684.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than Temple ($23,572 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 23.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,680 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Temple University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 111.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,512 vs. $11,575)
Robert Morris University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Robert Morris University .
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Temple (79.7%)
Robert Morris University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or Temple? 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 Temple and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Robert Morris University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $48,900)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple 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/