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Overview |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,757 students)
Rowan University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Mary Washington College?
- Rowan University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at Mary Washington College than Rowan University ($25,858.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Mary Washington College ($20,963 vs. $21,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 32% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,090 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Rowan University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($11,246 vs. $9,046)
Rowan University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 45 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Rowan University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $2,200 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Mary Washington College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mary Washington College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/