Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
TCNJ Stockton Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Rider University Rutgers NJIT Bridgewater State Rutgers University-Camden Monmouth University Kean UNH| University of Massachusetts Boston | Rowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | rowan.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $10,715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 84% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than University of Massachusetts-Boston based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 15,586 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rowan University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Rowan University ($35,515.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rowan University ($17,123 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($15,956 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rowan University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 1.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($11,246 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 10 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,200)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $2,060 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,060)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates. ($206 vs. $228)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/