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Overview |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 44% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Penn State than Rowan University ($35,946.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Penn State ($20,963 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 25.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,744 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Penn State Main Campus (84% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($11,246 vs. $10,066)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 137 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Rowan University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Rowan University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $2,000 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/