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Overview |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,767 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #128 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,760 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,286 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,919 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 98% |
Admission |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,072 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 26,079 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.1% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Pitt | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 3,431 students)
Pitt vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Pitt than Robert Morris University ($36,000.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than Pitt ($23,572 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 2.6% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,360 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 124.5% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($24,512 vs. $10,919)
Pitt vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt 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 Pitt .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 221 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Pitt vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt 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 Pitt.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Robert Morris University (79% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $9,100 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/