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Overview |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,609 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #622 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fiu.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,721 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,529 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,881 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,087 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,343 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 11,075 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1250 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,228 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $206 |
Diversity |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
FIU | Rowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida International University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (55,609 students vs. 19,535 students)
FIU vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FIU or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 127% more expensive to attend than FIU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $4,721.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Rowan University than Florida International University ($20,108.00 vs. $16,529.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida International University than Rowan University ($9,881 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida International University are 37.6% lower than costs at Rowan University ($11,600 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida International University than Rowan University (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 1.4% larger than aid received Florida International University ($11,246 vs. $11,087)
FIU vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FIU or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or FIU .
- The average SAT score at Florida International University (1090) is 25 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman FIU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than FIU (63.9%)
FIU vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FIU 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 FIU.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Florida International University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $3,400 more per year than FIU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,900)
- Florida International University students graduate with a $2,772 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($17,228 vs. $20,000)
- FIU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($178 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FIU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/