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Overview |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 3,861 students)
Rowan University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Utica College?
- Utica College is 116.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($23,208.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Utica College than Rowan University ($23,208.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Utica College ($20,963 vs. $22,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 26% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,667 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Utica College students is 23.9% larger than aid received Rowan University ($13,939 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Utica 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 Utica College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Utica College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Utica College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,000)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Utica College graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/