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Overview |
Rowan University | EC | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | EC | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 657 students)
Rowan University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or EC?
- Elmira College is 229.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at EC than Rowan University ($35,270.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than EC ($20,963 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 19.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,388 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 140.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($27,091 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or EC? 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 EC and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Elmira College (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $7,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,000)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/