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Overview |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 0% |
Admission |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | - | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | USciences | ||
| 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,420 students)
Rowan University vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or USciences?
- University of the Sciences is 140.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at USciences than Rowan University ($25,800.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 10.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,956 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of the Sciences (84% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($11,246 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 80 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
Rowan University vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or USciences? 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 USciences and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of the Sciences (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $37,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/