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Overview |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Meredith | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (3,431 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Robert Morris University?
- Meredith College is 31% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Meredith than Robert Morris University ($42,420.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than Robert Morris University ($23,259 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 1.1% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,544 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 21.7% larger than aid received Robert Morris University ($29,825 vs. $24,512)
Meredith vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 15 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming Meredith students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Meredith (3.52)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Meredith is the same as at Robert Morris University (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/