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Overview |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 82% |
Admission |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $235 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | UNCG | ||
| 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 UNCG based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 17,978 students)
Rowan University vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or UNCG?
- Rowan University is 142.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Rowan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($20,108.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Rowan University ($10,979 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 60.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($9,924 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (84% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 36.2% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($11,246 vs. $8,257)
Rowan University vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 30 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $14,200 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $39,100)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $2,737 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,737)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($206 vs. $235)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/