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Overview |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Lincoln, NE | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,986 | 19,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unl.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,010 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,650 | $21,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,856 | $16,553 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,029 | $22,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,554 | $11,985 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,354 | 17,923 | ||
| Admitted | 14,146 | 13,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1330 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,700 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $206 |
Diversity |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Nebraska | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Nebraska | 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Rowan University based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 19,660 students)
Nebraska vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nebraska or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($11,250.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Nebraska than Rowan University ($25,650.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Rowan University ($18,029 vs. $22,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska Lincoln are 19.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,856 vs. $16,553)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Rowan University (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 25.4% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,985 vs. $9,554)
Nebraska vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nebraska or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or Nebraska .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 80 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- Rowan University has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Nebraska (77.1%)
Nebraska vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nebraska 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 Nebraska.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,600)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,700)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($206 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/