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Overview |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 59% |
Admission |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $256 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or ECU?
- Rowan University is 140.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at ECU than Rowan University ($20,729.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Rowan University ($14,410 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 47.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($10,816 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than East Carolina University (84% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 24.7% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($11,246 vs. $9,020)
Rowan University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 12 points higher than at ECU (1053)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or ECU? 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 ECU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than East Carolina University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $9,400 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $43,900)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,788 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,788)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($206 vs. $256)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/