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Overview |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or Penn College?
- Robert Morris University is 109.6% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.7% higher at Robert Morris University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,390.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Robert Morris University ($23,030 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 4.5% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($12,130 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 237.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($24,512 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Robert Morris University .
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Robert Morris University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (59% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College 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/