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Overview |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Wilkes | ||
| 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 Wilkes based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 5,207 students)
Rowan University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 265.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.6% higher at Wilkes than Rowan University ($39,134.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Wilkes ($20,963 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilkes University are 0.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,850 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 161.8% larger than aid received Rowan University ($29,441 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 12 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Wilkes University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes 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/