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Overview |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Montclair, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 21,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #618 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | montclair.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $12,755 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $21,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $16,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $13,742 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $11,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 21,393 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 19,535 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 950/1200 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Montclair State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Montclair State University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (21,784 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Montclair State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University is 19% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($12,755.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Montclair State University than Rowan University ($21,465.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montclair State University than Rowan University ($13,742 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 1.3% lower than costs at Montclair State University ($15,956 vs. $16,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Montclair State University (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montclair State University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($11,771 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Montclair State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Montclair State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Montclair State University or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Montclair State University (3.3)
- Montclair State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Montclair State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Montclair State 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 Montclair State University and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Montclair State University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Montclair State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,100)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Montclair State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,999)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Montclair State University graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Montclair State 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/