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Overview |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $129 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 8,286 students)
Rowan University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 302.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Jefferson than Rowan University ($43,100.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Jefferson ($20,963 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 8.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,715 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 188.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($32,486 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Rowan University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $69,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $53,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($129 vs. $206)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/