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Overview |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 84% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Rowan University | ||
| 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 of Arkansas is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 19,535 students)
Arkansas vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at Arkansas than Rowan University ($25,420.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Rowan University ($16,208 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas are 29% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,368 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than University of Arkansas (84% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 32.7% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($11,246 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 89 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Arkansas vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Rowan University? 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 Rowan University and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Arkansas (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Arkansas graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $50,400)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/