- Both Kean University and Rowan University are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rowan University has more expensive tuition of $25,564 than Kean University ($21,076).
- Rowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.42% than Kean University (82.22%).
- Rowan University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than Kean University (1,020).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than Kean University (12,884 students).
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| #24 in New Jersey | Rankings | #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Union, NJ | Location | Glassboro, NJ |
Kean| Known as | Rowan College of New Jersey | Glassboro State College |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,426 New Jersey residents $21,076 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state |
| $18,630 New Jersey residents $23,919 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state |
| $9,897 | Financial Aid | $9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 82.22% | Acceptance Rate | 69.42% |
| 24.52% | Yield | 25.25% |
| 1,020 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,884 | Total Students | 19,535 |
| 10,845 | Undergraduate | 15,231 |
| 2,039 | Graduate | 4,304 |
| 1,292 | Online Enrollment | 2,486 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 51% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 74% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $48,400 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,887) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 327 Full-time 974 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 826 Full-time 934 Part-time |
| 901 Full-time 985 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time |
| $82,337 for Faculties $83,037 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time |