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Overview |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 1,162 students)
Rowan University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 145.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at W&J than Rowan University ($27,605.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than W&J ($22,237 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 19% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,910 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Rowan University (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 225.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($38,971 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or W&J? 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 W&J and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Rowan University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/