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Overview |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
| Location | Moon Township, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,431 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rmu.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,390 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,390 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,680 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,572 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,512 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,684 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,392 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,431 students)
Robert Morris University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at SU than Robert Morris University ($33,790.00 vs. $32,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Robert Morris University than SU ($23,572 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 12.9% lower than costs at Robert Morris University ($11,230 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Robert Morris University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 4.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($24,512 vs. $23,467)
Robert Morris University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Robert Morris University .
- The average SAT score at Robert Morris University (1051) is 46 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Robert Morris University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than SU (80.4%)
Robert Morris University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris University or SU? 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 SU and Robert Morris University.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Shenandoah University (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $600 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/