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Overview |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1203/1380 | ||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $266 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Ithaca College | ||
| 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 Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 5,054 students)
Rowan University vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Ithaca College?
- Ithaca College is 349.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($48,126.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at Ithaca College than Rowan University ($48,126.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Ithaca College ($20,963 vs. $35,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 0.1% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,934 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 163.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($29,677 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or Rowan University .
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Ithaca College (75.2%)
Rowan University vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Ithaca College is higher than Rowan University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Ithaca College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Ithaca College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,750)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Ithaca College graduates. ($206 vs. $266)
- More Ithaca College 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/