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Overview |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,399 students)
Rowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 344.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.9% higher at Saint Michael's College than Rowan University ($47,640.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Saint Michael's College ($20,963 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 6.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,995 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 230.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($37,162 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Rowan University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $52,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/