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Overview |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Elon, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 7,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | elon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $44,029 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $44,029 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $14,478 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $41,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $17,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 69% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 18,791 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 12,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1143/1305 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Elon | ||
| 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
- Rowan University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (19,660 students vs. 7,207 students)
Rowan University vs. Elon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Elon?
- Elon University is 291.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Elon than Rowan University ($44,029.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Elon ($22,237 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 14.3% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,478 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Elon University (85% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elon University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Rowan University ($17,523 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. Elon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Elon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elon or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 146 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Elon (67.3%)
Rowan University vs. Elon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Elon? 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 Elon and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Rowan University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Elon University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Elon graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Elon graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/