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Overview |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 77% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $232 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Texas Tech | ||
| 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
- Texas Tech University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Texas Tech?
- Rowan University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Texas Tech than Rowan University ($21,205.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Tech University than Rowan University ($17,896 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 52.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,460 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Texas Tech University (84% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($11,246 vs. $9,359)
Rowan University vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 69 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Texas Tech (67.3%)
Rowan University vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Texas Tech? 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 Texas Tech and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Texas Tech University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/