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Overview |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Widener University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 5,416 students)
Rowan University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 372.5% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Rowan University ($50,624.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Widener University-Main Campus ($20,963 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Widener University Main Campus are 5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,200 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 188.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($32,412 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 33 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,200 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Widener University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/