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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 ($39,042) is more expensive than Rowan ($25,564).
  • Rowan's acceptance rate (76.94%) is lower than VCU (91.00%).
  • VCU has higher yield (25.10%) than Rowan (19.88%).
  • Rowan's SAT score (1,190) is higher than VCU (1,160).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.
  • VCU (28,082 students) is larger than Rowan (19,535 students) with more enrolled students.
  • VCU ($11,794) has higher amount of financial aid than Rowan ($9,362).
  • Rowan's graduation rate (68%) is higher than VCU (64%).
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
$9,362
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
76.94% Acceptance Rate
19.88% Yield
Enrollment
15,231 Undergraduate
4,304 Graduate
2,486 Online Students
Graduation Rate
68% Graduation Rate
14% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
826 Faculties (full-time)
2,786 Staffs (full-time)
$83,005 Faculty Salary
$77,762 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,084 annual charge
-6,418 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,930 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
$16,458 In-State
$39,042 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,794
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
91.00% Acceptance Rate
25.10% Yield
Enrollment
20,958 Undergraduate
7,124 Graduate
2,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
64% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
16 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,183 Faculties (full-time)
6,266 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
-$7,301 annual charge
-5,702 capacity
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