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Overview |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,660 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,250 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,114 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,553 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,237 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,985 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,923 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 13,948 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 19,660 students)
Rowan University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or VCU?
- Virginia Commonwealth University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($12,850.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at VCU than Rowan University ($34,744.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than VCU ($22,237 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 2.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($16,119 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Rowan University (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Commonwealth University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Rowan University ($12,433 vs. $11,985)
Rowan University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 32 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Rowan University (77.8%)
Rowan University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or VCU? 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 VCU and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $5,800 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $47,500)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VCU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than VCU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/