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Overview |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 78% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 888 students)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Rowan University ($24,318.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Rowan University ($18,142 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 22.9% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,984 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (84% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,246 vs. $9,886)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 46 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $2,000 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/