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Overview |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 11% |
Admission |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $67 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 943 students)
Rowan University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or USMMA?
- Rowan University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Rowan University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($20,108.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Rowan University ($4,891 vs. $20,963)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (84% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 150.5% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($11,246 vs. $4,489)
Rowan University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 155 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than USMMA (27.3%)
Rowan University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Rowan University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $39,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $53,300)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $20,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($67 vs. $206)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/