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Overview |
UD | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
UD | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UD | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
UD | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
UD | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UD | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 19,660 students)
UD vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Rowan University?
- University of Delaware is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.5% higher at UD than Rowan University ($37,680.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Rowan University ($17,716 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 11.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,838 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Rowan University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 8.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($12,996 vs. $11,985)
UD vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 133 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD or Rowan University? 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 Rowan University and UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Rowan University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $8,000 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,203)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/