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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 19,660 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Rowan University?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Rowan University ($33,216.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Rowan University ($20,006 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 22.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,550 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of Missouri Columbia (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 2.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($11,985 vs. $11,734)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 138 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Rowan University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,883)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($206 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/