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Overview |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Princeton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 8,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #1 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | princeton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $57,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $57,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $18,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $59,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 61% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 38,019 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 5.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1490/1580 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $113,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $7,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $77 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Princeton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Princeton based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 8,842 students)
Rowan University vs. Princeton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Princeton?
- Princeton University is 435.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($57,410.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.5% higher at Princeton than Rowan University ($57,410.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Rowan University ($18,698 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 16.8% lower than costs at Princeton University ($15,956 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Princeton University (84% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 431.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($59,792 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Princeton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Princeton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Princeton or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 425 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Rowan University vs. Princeton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Princeton? 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 Princeton and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Rowan University (96% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $60,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $53,300)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $12,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($7,500 vs. $20,000)
- Princeton graduates are paying $129 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($77 vs. $206)
- More Princeton 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/