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Overview |
Rowan University | UB | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 74% |
Admission |
Rowan University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $201 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Rowan University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | UB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or UB?
- Rowan University is 51.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at UB than Rowan University ($24,990.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Rowan University ($18,524 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rowan University are 1.6% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($15,956 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University at Buffalo (84% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 32% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($11,246 vs. $8,521)
Rowan University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 108 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than UB (67.7%)
Rowan University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or UB? 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 UB and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Rowan University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $5,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $53,300)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rowan University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,000)
- UB graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rowan University graduates. ($201 vs. $206)
- More UB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/