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Overview |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 7,861 students)
Rowan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 361.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.7% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Rowan University ($49,410.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Saint Joseph's University ($20,963 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 4.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,285 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 165.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($29,822 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Saint Joseph's University and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Rowan University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,008 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,008)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's University graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/