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Overview |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,826 students)
Rowan University vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 212.7% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Roanoke College than Rowan University ($33,510.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Roanoke College ($20,963 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roanoke College are 3.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,366 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 221.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($36,176 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 27 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Rowan University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,200)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/