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Overview |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 64% |
Admission |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 17,275 students)
Rowan University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or WCU?
- Rowan University is 38.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Rowan University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($20,108.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than WCU ($20,963 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 12.1% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,228 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 106.6% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($11,246 vs. $5,443)
Rowan University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 7 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or WCU? 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 WCU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is the same as at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,000)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WCU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than WCU graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/