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Overview |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Sweet Briar, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 464 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | sbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $23,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $23,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $14,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $25,598 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $15,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 1,136 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 815 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 71.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Sweet Briar College | ||
| 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 Sweet Briar College based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 464 students)
Rowan University vs. Sweet Briar College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Sweet Briar College?
- Sweet Briar College is 110.9% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($23,730.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Sweet Briar College than Rowan University ($23,730.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Sweet Briar College ($22,237 vs. $25,598)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sweet Briar College are 12.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,720 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sweet Briar College than Rowan University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sweet Briar College students is 32.5% larger than aid received Rowan University ($15,880 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. Sweet Briar College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Sweet Briar College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sweet Briar College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Sweet Briar College (1098) is 33 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Sweet Briar College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Sweet Briar College (71.7%)
Rowan University vs. Sweet Briar College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Sweet Briar College? 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 Sweet Briar College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Sweet Briar College is higher than Rowan University (70% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Sweet Briar College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $41,700)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Sweet Briar College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Sweet Briar College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/