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Overview |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Ewing, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 7,629 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | tcnj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $14,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $26,934 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,144 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $22,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $11,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 58% |
Admission |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 10,302 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 64.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | TCNJ | ||
| 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 TCNJ based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 7,629 students)
Rowan University vs. TCNJ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or TCNJ?
- The College of New Jersey is 32% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at TCNJ than Rowan University ($26,934.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than TCNJ ($20,963 vs. $22,273)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Jersey are 12.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,144 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than The College of New Jersey (84% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 5.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($11,826 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. TCNJ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or TCNJ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCNJ or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 162 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
Rowan University vs. TCNJ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or TCNJ? 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 TCNJ and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Rowan University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $8,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than TCNJ graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than TCNJ graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/