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Overview |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $153 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,348 students)
Rowan University vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Alfred State College?
- Rowan University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.1% higher at Rowan University than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($20,108.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Rowan University ($17,262 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 17.2% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,620 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Rowan University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 27.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($11,246 vs. $8,830)
Rowan University vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 49 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Alfred State 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 Alfred State College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is the same as at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,126 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($153 vs. $206)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/