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Overview |
Rowan University | SU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Rowan University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 4,260 students)
Rowan University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 215.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at SU than Rowan University ($33,790.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than SU ($20,963 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 42.1% lower than costs at Rowan University ($11,230 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 108.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($23,467 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 60 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or SU? 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 SU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Shenandoah University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $5,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $48,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/