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Overview |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Hoboken, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 9,314 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #104 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | stevens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $56,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $56,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $17,080 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $41,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $31,949 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 12,500 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 5,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1380/1510 | ||
| 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 | Stevens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $89,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $292 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 71% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Stevens | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Stevens based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 9,314 students)
Rowan University vs. Stevens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Stevens?
- Stevens Institute of Technology is 426.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($56,424.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Stevens than Rowan University ($56,424.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Stevens ($20,963 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 7% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,956 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Rowan University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevens Institute of Technology students is 184.1% larger than aid received Rowan University ($31,949 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Stevens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Stevens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevens or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 275 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Stevens (46.2%)
Rowan University vs. Stevens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Stevens? 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 Stevens and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Stevens is higher than Rowan University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $35,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,250)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($206 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/