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Overview |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,842 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #257 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $17,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,008 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $13,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 89% |
Admission |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,919 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1040/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $171 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | SUNY Poly | ||
| 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 SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,842 students)
Rowan University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or SUNY Poly?
- Rowan University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Poly for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Rowan University than SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($20,108.00 vs. $17,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Rowan University ($13,799 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Polytechnic Institute are 13.9% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,008 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Rowan University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 18.4% larger than aid received SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($11,246 vs. $9,497)
Rowan University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 76 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- SUNY Poly has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than SUNY Polytechnic Institute (68% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $100 more per year than SUNY Poly graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $53,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $3,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($171 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/