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Overview |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,387 students)
Rowan University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 279.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102% higher at Chatham than Rowan University ($40,625.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Chatham ($20,963 vs. $28,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 25.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,719 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 143% larger than aid received Rowan University ($27,330 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Rowan University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Chatham University (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $16,600 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $36,700)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Chatham graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Chatham graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/