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Overview |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $119 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Hunter?
- Rowan University is 54.6% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Rowan University than CUNY Hunter College ($20,108.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Rowan University ($4,848 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 47.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,808 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 20.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($11,246 vs. $9,325)
Rowan University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 100 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Rowan University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $8,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $20,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($119 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/