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Overview |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 2,850 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #644 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $15,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $24,712 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $27,875 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 3,136 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 2,625 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 2,850 students)
Rowan University vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 235.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.6% higher at Marywood than Rowan University ($37,700.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Marywood ($22,237 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 9.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,100 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Rowan University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 132.6% larger than aid received Rowan University ($27,875 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 40 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Marywood University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $41,100)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/