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Overview |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 65% |
Admission |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 4,503 students)
Rowan University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or CNU?
- Rowan University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at CNU than Rowan University ($24,238.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than CNU ($22,237 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 33.9% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,360 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Christopher Newport University (85% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,985 vs. $9,141)
Rowan University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 90 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or CNU? 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 CNU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Christopher Newport University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $6,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,100)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/