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Overview |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | East Lansing, MI | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 50,023 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #240 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msu.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,192 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,778 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,803 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,684 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,341 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 46,914 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,484 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Michigan State | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Michigan State | 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
- Michigan State University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (50,023 students vs. 3,431 students)
Michigan State vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan State or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 113.2% more expensive to attend than Michigan State for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $15,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Michigan State than Robert Morris University ($41,778.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Michigan State University than Robert Morris University ($22,803 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Michigan State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($10,990 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Michigan State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 182.3% larger than aid received Michigan State University ($24,512 vs. $8,684)
Michigan State vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan State 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 Michigan State .
- The average SAT score at Michigan State University (1159) is 108 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Michigan State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Michigan State students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Michigan State (88%)
Michigan State vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan State 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 Michigan State.
- The graduation rate at Michigan State is higher than Robert Morris University (77% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Michigan State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($60,000 vs. $48,900)
- Michigan State University students graduate with a $1,516 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($25,484 vs. $27,000)
- Michigan State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Michigan State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/