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Overview |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #269 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $272 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Wagner 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 1,949 students)
Rowan University vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Wagner College?
- Wagner College is 361.6% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($49,460.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Wagner College than Rowan University ($49,460.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Wagner College ($20,963 vs. $29,710)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 4.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($15,280 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Rowan University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 206.6% larger than aid received Rowan University ($34,485 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Wagner College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (76.9%) than Wagner College (68.5%)
Rowan University vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Wagner 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 Wagner College and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Wagner College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Wagner College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($64,100 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $6,379 lower median federal student loan debt than Wagner College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,379)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wagner College graduates. ($206 vs. $272)
- More Wagner College 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/