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Overview |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $286 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,324 students)
Rowan University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 301.7% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Rowan University ($43,043.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Cedar Crest College ($20,963 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 25.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,722 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 188.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($32,415 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 97 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Cedar Crest College? 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 Cedar Crest College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Cedar Crest College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,750)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($206 vs. $286)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/