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Overview |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 81% |
Admission |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 1,560 students)
Rowan University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or VMI?
- Rowan University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $10,076.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.1% higher at VMI than Rowan University ($40,778.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Rowan University ($17,229 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 50.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,990 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Virginia Military Institute (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 14.6% larger than aid received Rowan University ($13,735 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 74 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- VMI has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or VMI? 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 VMI and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Rowan University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $8,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/