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Overview |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #205 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | sjfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $36,748 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $36,748 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,666 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $28,312 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $22,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 4,200 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 3,068 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 73% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1260 | ||
| 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 | Fisher | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Fisher | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Fisher based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,621 students)
Rowan University vs. Fisher Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Fisher?
- Saint John Fisher College is 243% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($36,748.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Fisher than Rowan University ($36,748.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Fisher ($20,963 vs. $28,312)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint John Fisher College are 16.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,666 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint John Fisher College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint John Fisher College students is 97% larger than aid received Rowan University ($22,155 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Fisher Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Fisher? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisher or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Saint John Fisher College (1087) is 22 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Fisher students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Fisher (73%)
Rowan University vs. Fisher Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Fisher? 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 Fisher and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Fisher is higher than Rowan University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Fisher graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,900 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisher graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,900)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Fisher graduates. ($206 vs. $247)
- More Fisher graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/