- Caldwell University is a private school while Rowan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than Rowan University ($25,564).
- Caldwell University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.74% than Rowan University (69.42%).
- Rowan University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than Caldwell University (1,130).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
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| #22 in New Jersey | Rankings | #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Caldwell, NJ | Location | Glassboro, NJ |
formerly Caldwell College| Known as | Rowan College of New Jersey | Glassboro State College |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,450 | Undergraduate | $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state |
| $19,800 | Graduate | $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state |
| $29,283 | Financial Aid | $9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 63.74% | Acceptance Rate | 69.42% |
| 14.15% | Yield | 25.25% |
| 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,028 | Total Students | 19,535 |
| 1,605 | Undergraduate | 15,231 |
| 423 | Graduate | 4,304 |
| 24 | Online Enrollment | 2,486 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607) $7,025 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,374 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 197 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 826 Full-time 934 Part-time |
| 211 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time |
| $75,600 for Faculties $65,506 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time |