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Overview |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 81% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $113 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Queens College | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Queens College based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 16,481 students)
Rowan University vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Queens College?
- Rowan University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.9% higher at Rowan University than CUNY Queens College ($21,114.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Rowan University ($5,339 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Queens College are 0.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($16,464 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than CUNY Queens College (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 34.6% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($11,985 vs. $8,904)
Rowan University vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 45 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Rowan University vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Queens College? 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 Queens College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than CUNY Queens College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $20,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($113 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/