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Overview |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Youngstown State based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 11,071 students)
Rowan University vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Youngstown State?
- Rowan University is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Rowan University than Youngstown State University ($20,108.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Rowan University ($11,900 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 59.3% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,016 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Rowan University (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($11,246 vs. $7,631)
Rowan University vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 84 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Youngstown State University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $37,700)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/