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Overview |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Glassboro, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 19,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #209 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | rowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $10,715 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $20,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $15,956 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $11,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 84% |
Admission |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 16,903 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 13,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WSU | Rowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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
- Rowan University is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Rowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Rowan University?
- Rowan University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Rowan University than Wichita State University ($20,108.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Rowan University ($13,553 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 26.5% lower than costs at Rowan University ($12,610 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Wichita State University (84% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 58.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,246 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Rowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Rowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rowan University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 24 points higher than at Rowan University (1065)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Rowan University (3.44)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
WSU vs. Rowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Wichita State University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $9,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $43,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/