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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Robert Morris University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
TU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,431 students)
TU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 347.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Robert Morris University than Towson University ($32,390.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Robert Morris University ($14,443 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 7.6% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,680 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Towson University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 114.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($24,512 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 30 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Robert Morris University? 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 Robert Morris University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Robert Morris University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $48,900)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More TU 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/