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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA WVU UMBC Howard University of Richmond| Robert Morris University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or VCU?
- Robert Morris University is 160% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at VCU than Robert Morris University ($33,726.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Robert Morris University ($21,294 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 3.3% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,279 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 94.8% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($24,512 vs. $12,583)
Robert Morris University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 46 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming VCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than VCU (91%)
Robert Morris University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or VCU? 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 VCU and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (59% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $1,400 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/