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Overview |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Providence based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 4,473 students)
Rowan University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Providence?
- Providence College is 431.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.4% higher at Providence than Rowan University ($56,980.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Providence ($20,963 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 3.7% lower than costs at Providence College ($15,956 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Providence College (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 175.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($30,971 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Providence (52.8%)
Rowan University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Providence? 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 Providence and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rowan University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/