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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU TCNJ Stockton Old Dominion Montclair State University Mary Washington College William & Mary UD| Rowan University | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 33% |
Admission |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $216 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or JMU?
- Rowan University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.1% higher at JMU than Rowan University ($24,744.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Rowan University ($18,274 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 32.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,040 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than James Madison University (84% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 11.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($11,246 vs. $10,081)
Rowan University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 69 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or JMU? 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 JMU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Rowan University (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $899 lower median federal student loan debt than JMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,899)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than JMU graduates. ($206 vs. $216)
- More JMU 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/