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Overview |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Robert Morris University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 3,431 students)
Kentucky vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Robert Morris University than University of Kentucky ($32,390.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Robert Morris University ($18,693 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,680 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 73.7% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($24,512 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 92 points higher than at Robert Morris University (1051)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Robert Morris University (23)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Robert Morris University (3.57)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Robert Morris University (93.8%)
Kentucky vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is the same as at Robert Morris University (59% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $2,100 more per year than Robert Morris University graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $48,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/