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Overview |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 82% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 19,660 students)
Rowan University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 79.1% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($20,154.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.4% higher at Pitt than Rowan University ($38,520.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Pitt ($22,237 vs. $24,338)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 23.3% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,420 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 13.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($11,985 vs. $10,551)
Rowan University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 207 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Rowan University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Rowan University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $4,700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,909)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($206 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/