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Overview |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 22,948 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $61,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $61,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $18,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $51,520 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $29,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 82% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 42,089 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 17,545 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 41.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 19,660 students)
Rowan University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 445% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.4% higher at Syracuse than Rowan University ($61,310.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Syracuse ($22,237 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 11.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,553 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Syracuse University (85% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 142.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($29,110 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 130 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Rowan University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Rowan University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/