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Rowan vs. VCU

The following statements compare Rowan University and Virginia Commonwealth University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • VCU's tuition ($38,817) is more expensive than Rowan ($25,564).
  • Rowan's acceptance rate (77.82%) is lower than VCU (93.06%).
  • VCU has higher yield (25.49%) than Rowan (18.32%).
  • Rowan's SAT score (1,210) is higher than VCU (1,160).
  • Rowan's students to faculty ratio (16 to 1) is lower than VCU (17 to 1).
  • VCU (28,238 students) is larger than Rowan (19,660 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Rowan ($10,271) has higher amount of financial aid than VCU ($9,592).
  • Rowan's graduation rate (68%) is higher than VCU (65%).
Rowan University

Rowan University

Public, 4 years • Glassboro, NJ #204 National Universities, #16 in New Jersey more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,700 In-State
$25,564 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,271
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
77.82% Acceptance Rate
18.32% Yield
Enrollment
14,869 Undergraduate
4,791 Graduate
2,595 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
15% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
845 Faculties (full-time)
2,751 Staffs (full-time)
$83,005 Faculty Salary
$77,762 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,312 annual charge
-6,371 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,078 annual charge
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Public, 4 years • Richmond, VA #218 National Universities, #14 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$16,233 In-State
$38,817 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,592
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
93.06% Acceptance Rate
25.49% Yield
Enrollment
21,205 Undergraduate
7,033 Graduate
2,635 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,149 Faculties (full-time)
6,591 Staffs (full-time)
$96,025 Faculty Salary
$73,850 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,849 annual charge
-5,973 capacity
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