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Overview |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 85% |
Admission |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Rowan University | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.2% higher at Rowan University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,114.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rowan University ($21,205 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 4.3% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,553 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rowan University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($11,985 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
ECSU vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Rowan 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 Rowan University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $6,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More ECSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/