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Overview |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #255 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $18,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $17,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $19,644 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $8,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 94% |
Admission |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 3,541 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 2,937 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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 SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 2,737 students)
Rowan University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or SUNY-ESF?
- Rowan University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Rowan University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($21,114.00 vs. $18,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Rowan University ($19,644 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 7.4% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,553 vs. $17,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Rowan University (94% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 38.2% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($11,985 vs. $8,675)
Rowan University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 150 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $7,100 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/