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Overview |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
WMU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 3,431 students)
WMU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 123% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Robert Morris University than Western Michigan University ($32,390.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Robert Morris University ($20,030 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 14.2% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,102 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 259.8% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($24,512 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 21 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Western Michigan University (59% vs. 56%)
- Graduates of Western Michigan University and Robert Morris University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,900 vs. $48,900)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/