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Overview |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,607 students)
Rowan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 463.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Rowan University ($60,350.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($20,963 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 6% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,956 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Rowan University (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 294.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($44,331 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Hobart William Smith Colleges students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Rowan University vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Rowan University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $6,900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/