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Overview |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Rowan University?
- Western New England University is 289.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.6% higher at Western New England University than Rowan University ($41,750.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Western New England University ($20,963 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 8.8% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,670 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 120.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($24,781 vs. $11,246)
Western New England University vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 15 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Western New England University vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University 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 $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/