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Overview |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
JCU | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- Robert Morris University is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Robert Morris University?
- John Carroll University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at JCU than Robert Morris University ($45,490.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than JCU ($23,572 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 4.1% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,680 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 24.1% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($30,415 vs. $24,512)
JCU vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 76 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming JCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Robert Morris University (71% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $48,900)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/