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Colorado State TCNJ Stockton Montclair State University UW Rutgers University-Newark Rider University Rutgers NJIT CU Boulder The University of Montana Utah| Montana State University | Rowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Bozeman, MT | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,681 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #590 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montana.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,824 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,391 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,250 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,749 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,794 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 21,116 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $206 |
Diversity |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
MSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 5% | ||
Campus |
MSU | 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
- Rowan University is larger than than MSU based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 16,681 students)
MSU vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 84% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.2% higher at MSU than Rowan University ($27,391.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University than Rowan University ($17,250 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($11,300 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 95.6% larger than aid received Montana State University ($11,246 vs. $5,749)
MSU vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or MSU .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 66 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than MSU (73.3%)
MSU vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU 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 MSU.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Montana State University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $7,500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/