Rowan College at Burlington County vs LaGuardia College

Rowan College at Burlington County and CUNY LaGuardia Community College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Rowan College boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a broader range of students, while LaGuardia Community College maintains a more selective admissions process. In terms of student demographics, Rowan College's student body is predominantly female, while LaGuardia Community College's student body is more evenly balanced between genders. Both institutions offer a diverse range of popular majors, including nursing, business, and liberal arts, catering to students with varying academic interests. While Rowan College has a slightly higher graduation rate, both colleges are committed to providing students with the necessary resources and support to achieve their academic goals. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve deeper into the unique characteristics of each institution and make an informed decision that aligns with your educational aspirations.

	CUNY LaGuardia Community College	Rowan College at Burlington County
Overview
Location	Long Island City, New York	Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	2 year	2 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	70.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	Open Admission
Application fees	$65
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants
Total number of admissions given out
Admitted students who chose to enroll
Yield rate
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		Not required
High school GPA	N/A	N/A
Recommendation letters	N/A	N/A
High school transcript	N/A	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $32,309 Out of state: $35,189	In state: $20,109 Out of state: $21,851
Average net price	$8,344	$7,192
Tuition	In state: $4,800 Out of state: $7,680	In state: $3,806 Out of state: $5,548
Room & board
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	83.0% Average amount $6,591	62.0% Average amount $4,417
Students receiving federal student loan	2.0% Average amount $5,103	8.0% Average amount $4,513
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	0.0% Average amount $6,464

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,919 Men 42.7% Women 57.3%	6,273 Men 39.4% Women 60.6%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	1.1%
International students	5.2%	1.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	N/A
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	N/A
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware New York California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Liberal Arts Health Professions Computer and Information Science Physical Science	Liberal Arts Health Professions Law Enforcement and Firefighting Business Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	20:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	29.3%	26.2%
Dropout rate	47.4%	34.3%
Transferred out	10.1%	24.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $76,719 Year 2: $72,796 Year 3: $83,509 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $68,337 Year 2: $58,221 Year 3: $77,566 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $47,981 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $47,925 Year 2: $50,141 Year 3: $46,560 Hospitality Administration/Management (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $33,749 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $38,006 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,159 Year 2: $27,600 Year 3: $36,475 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $32,512 Year 2: $27,048 Year 3: $34,663 Physical Sciences (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,702 Year 2: $16,169 Year 3: $33,145 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $29,909 Year 2: $27,667 Year 3: $33,142 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $25,848 Year 2: $27,397 Year 3: $32,963	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $53,735 Year 2: $62,632 Year 3: $69,376 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,140 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $62,627 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $54,251 Year 2: $53,108 Year 3: $53,762 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $28,313 Year 2: $27,150 Year 3: $34,003 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $23,149 Year 2: $26,048 Year 3: $31,523 Legal Support Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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