- Both Montclair State University (Montclair State) and Rowan University are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rowan University has more expensive tuition of $25,564 than Montclair State ($24,126).
- Rowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.42% than Montclair State (70.66%).
- Rowan University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than Montclair State (1,080).
- Montclair State is larger with 21,784 students than Rowan University (19,535 students).
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| #180 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey | Rankings | #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Montclair, NJ | Location | Glassboro, NJ |
Montclair State| Known as | Rowan College of New Jersey | Glassboro State College |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's 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) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,766 New Jersey residents $24,126 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state |
| $14,285 New Jersey residents $15,137 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state |
| $10,945 | Financial Aid | $9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 70.66% | Acceptance Rate | 69.42% |
| 31.90% | Yield | 25.25% |
| 1,080 SAT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,784 | Total Students | 19,535 |
| 17,290 | Undergraduate | 15,231 |
| 4,494 | Graduate | 4,304 |
| 2,223 | Online Enrollment | 2,486 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 14% |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $52,400 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) $11,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 619 Full-time 1,072 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 826 Full-time 934 Part-time |
| 1,844 Full-time 1,257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time |
| $100,742 for Faculties $82,882 Part-time | Average Salary | $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time |