- Centenary University is a private school while Rowan University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Centenary University has more expensive tuition of $37,732 than Rowan University ($25,564).
- Rowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.42% than Centenary University (87.00%).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than Centenary University (1,498 students).
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| #9 in New Jersey | Rankings | #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Hackettstown, NJ | Location | Glassboro, NJ |
| Known as | Rowan College of New Jersey Glassboro State College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| $37,732 | Undergraduate | $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state |
| $19,350 | Graduate | $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state |
| $25,742 | Financial Aid | $9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 87.00% | Acceptance Rate | 69.42% |
| 22.03% | Yield | 25.25% |
| Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,498 | Total Students | 19,535 |
| 1,026 | Undergraduate | 15,231 |
| 472 | Graduate | 4,304 |
| 185 | Online Enrollment | 2,486 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs |
| ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 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 |
| 66 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 826 Full-time 934 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time |
| $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time |