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Overview |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | West Virginia University 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
- Rowan University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,481 students)
Rowan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or West Virginia University Tech?
- Rowan University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Rowan University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($20,108.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Rowan University ($9,529 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 36.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($11,676 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Rowan University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 27.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($11,246 vs. $8,830)
Rowan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 83 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Rowan University vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University Tech and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,700 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,001)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/