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Overview |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $271 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Drexel | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 428.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.5% higher at Drexel than Rowan University ($56,595.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Drexel ($20,963 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 6.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,956 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 201.1% larger than aid received Rowan University ($33,861 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 149 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is the same as at Drexel University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $24,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,243)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($206 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/