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Overview |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | LVC | ||
| 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 LVC based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 2,080 students)
Rowan University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 340.9% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.9% higher at LVC than Rowan University ($47,240.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than LVC ($20,963 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 20.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,220 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 213.4% larger than aid received Rowan University ($35,245 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than LVC (76.7%)
Rowan University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or LVC? 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 LVC and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Rowan University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,500)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/