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Overview |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or Mason?
- Robert Morris University is 230.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Mason than Robert Morris University ($35,377.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Robert Morris University ($18,479 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 3.5% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,680 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 127.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($24,512 vs. $10,760)
Robert Morris University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 102 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mason (90%)
Robert Morris University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or Mason? 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 Mason and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Robert Morris University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $48,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/