Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU TCNJ Stockton Montclair State University Old Dominion UVA UMBC Rutgers University-Newark Rider University| Rowan University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | gmu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $9,795 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Mason?
- Rowan University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.9% higher at Mason than Rowan University ($35,377.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Rowan University ($18,479 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 21.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,120 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than George Mason University (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 4.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($11,246 vs. $10,760)
Rowan University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 88 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Mason? 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 Mason and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than George Mason University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,300)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/