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Overview |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 19,535 students)
Rowan University vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Washington State?
- Rowan University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Washington State than Rowan University ($26,392.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Rowan University ($17,911 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,396 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Washington State University (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 5.2% larger than aid received Washington State University ($11,246 vs. $10,689)
Rowan University vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 26 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Washington State University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Rowan University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $53,300)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,429)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/