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Overview |
Rowan University | URI | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than URI based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 17,473 students)
Rowan University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($13,586.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at URI than Rowan University ($32,068.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Rowan University ($20,695 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 17.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,584 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 17.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($13,257 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 12 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than URI (76.4%)
Rowan University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or URI? 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 URI and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Rhode Island (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $2,900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,438 lower median federal student loan debt than URI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,438)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than URI graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More URI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/