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Overview |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 331.5% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.9% higher at St John's than Rowan University ($46,230.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than St John's ($20,963 vs. $26,052)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 17.8% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($15,956 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 190.1% larger than aid received Rowan University ($32,626 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 15 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or St John's? 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 St John's and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than St John's University New York (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $8,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/