Nova Southeastern vs Rowan
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FLCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Nova Southeastern lists Mass every weekday; Rowan lists Mass 7 times a week.
- Nova Southeastern lists confession once a week; Rowan, 2 times a week.
- Rowan has the higher graduation rate: 67% against 63% at Nova Southeastern.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Rowan has the lower price after aid: $15,305 a year, against $26,603 at Nova Southeastern.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
7 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Public
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Glassboro, NJ
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
20,877
19,660
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
73%
78%
Average SAT
1157
1212
ACT middle 50%
19–28
23–29
Graduation rate
63%
67%
First-year retention
76%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$30,371
$22,408
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$26,603
$15,305
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$27,048
$15,264
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$29,953
$19,245
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$34,277
$27,580
Net price, over $110,000 income
$35,443
$30,378
Median debt
$24,250
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,209
$59,988
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.