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Overview |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 3,552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $27,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $27,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $22,766 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $18,540 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $252 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 3,552 students)
Rowan University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or SFC?
- St. Francis College is 144.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($27,460.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at SFC than Rowan University ($27,460.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than SFC ($22,237 vs. $22,766)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 8.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,553 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Rowan University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($18,540 vs. $11,985)
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 156 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at SFC (2.9)
Rowan University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or SFC? 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 SFC and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than St. Francis College (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,000)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,425 lower median federal student loan debt than SFC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,425)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SFC graduates. ($206 vs. $252)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/