Quad

Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

  1. 1

    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical has 1.9× as many undergrads as Rowan

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Rowan has 8 pts more first-gen students than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical (35% vs. 27%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Rowan has 7 pts more Pell recipients than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical (33% vs. 27%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  4. 4

    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's SAT midpoint is 50 points higher than Rowan's

    SAT midpoint
  5. 5

    Rowan graduates 2 pts more of its students than Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical (72% vs. 70%)

    Graduation rate
  6. 6

    Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical grads earn $1.3K more ten years out than Rowan's ($61,251 vs. $59,988)

    Median earnings, 10 yrs

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.

SelectivityTest scoresSizePell shareFirst-genDiversity

Who's hardest to get into

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical admits 73%, Rowan 78%; both have the same yield, 23%.

Acceptance rate
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical73%
Rowan78%
Quad's selectivity
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalSelective
  • RowanSelective
SAT middle 50%Axis 1000–1600
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical
1180–1340
Rowan
1110–1310
How they read a recordfirst-years at 3.75+
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalGPA and school record required
  • RowanRigor and GPA very important31%

Who's on each campus

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical has 1.9× as many undergrads as Rowan; Rowan has the larger Pell share.

Undergrads
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical30.6K
Rowan15.8K
Pell Grant share
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical27%
Rowan33%

Majors and faculty

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching leads at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical, and Psychology at Rowan.

Students per faculty member
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical21 to 1
Rowan17 to 1
Most popular majorshare of graduates
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching7%
  • RowanPsychology, General13%

What each costs

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical and Rowan cost about the same a year on average.

Average cost, all students
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical$28.8K
Rowan$28.5K
Aid generosity
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical30%
Rowan29%

What each pays off

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical's former students earn more, a median $61.3K ten years after enrolling.

Median earnings, 10 years
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical$61.3K
Rowan$60K
Graduation rate
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical70%
Rowan72%

How each has changed

Applications grew at both; Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical got more selective while Rowan held steady.

Applications, 10-year change
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & MechanicalGrowing+184%
  • RowanGrowing+92%
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