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Overview |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 3,431 students)
Eastern vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 239.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.6% higher at Robert Morris University than Eastern Kentucky University ($32,390.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Robert Morris University ($10,806 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 22.4% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($10,360 vs. $12,680)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Robert Morris University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 131.6% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,512 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 23 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (59% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/