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Overview |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $206 |
Diversity |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 5% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 19,660 students)
LSU vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 40% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.7% higher at Rowan University than Louisiana State University ($21,114.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Rowan University ($21,808 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University are 15.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,296 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University than Rowan University (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Louisiana State University students is 12.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($13,509 vs. $11,985)
LSU vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is 98 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than LSU (74%)
LSU vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Louisiana State University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $900 lower median federal student loan debt than LSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,900)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LSU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/