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Overview |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $279 |
Diversity |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 3,431 students)
WSU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 150.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $12,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Robert Morris University than Wayne State University ($32,390.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Robert Morris University ($15,347 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wayne State University are 12% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,321 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Wayne State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 131.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($24,512 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wayne State University (1070) is 19 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WSU (75.3%)
WSU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Wayne State University (59% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,900)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $4,742 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($22,258 vs. $27,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/