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Overview |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or JMU?
- Robert Morris University is 321.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Robert Morris University than James Madison University ($32,390.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Robert Morris University ($18,274 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 5.3% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,040 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 143.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($24,512 vs. $10,081)
Robert Morris University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 83 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.57) as students at JMU (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than JMU (78.3%)
Robert Morris University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or JMU? 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 JMU and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Robert Morris University (81% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $48,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/