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Overview |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,021 students)
Rowan University vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Elizabethtown College?
- Elizabethtown College is 226.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Elizabethtown College than Rowan University ($35,020.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Elizabethtown College ($20,963 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 26.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,642 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 90.3% larger than aid received Rowan University ($21,405 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 60 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Rowan University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Elizabethtown College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/