Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska TCNJ Stockton Montclair State University UNI Wisconsin Rutgers University-Newark Rider University| University of Iowa | Rowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | rowan.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $11,250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $206 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 52% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Rowan University | ||
| 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
- University of Iowa is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 19,660 students)
Iowa vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Iowa than Rowan University ($30,979.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Rowan University ($20,121 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 31.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,616 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of Iowa (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 26% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,985 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 99 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Iowa vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Rowan University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $6,500 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $1,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,616)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($206 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/