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Overview |
Rowan University | UH | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 74% |
Admission |
Rowan University | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Rowan University | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $204 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | UH | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | UH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 19,660 students)
Rowan University vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or UH?
- Rowan University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at UH than Rowan University ($21,165.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than Rowan University ($13,738 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 52.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,830 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of Houston (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 3.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($11,985 vs. $11,551)
Rowan University vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 89 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman UH students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than UH (69.5%)
Rowan University vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or UH? 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 UH and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Houston (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $5,700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $53,300)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/