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Overview |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 57% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 13% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Virginia Tech than Rowan University ($31,754.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Rowan University ($19,301 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 25.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,680 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Virginia Tech (84% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 47% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($11,246 vs. $7,649)
Rowan University vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 145 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
Rowan University vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Rowan University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $11,700 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,966 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,966)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $247)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/