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Overview |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 85% |
Admission |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $206 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UMBC | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- Rowan University is larger than than UMBC based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 14,148 students)
UMBC vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 21.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at UMBC than Rowan University ($26,594.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Rowan University ($17,704 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 16.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,204 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Rowan University (87% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($11,985 vs. $9,956)
UMBC vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 144 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County 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 $1,197 lower median federal student loan debt than UMBC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,197)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMBC graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More UMBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/