- Rowan University is a public school while Centenary University is a private 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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| #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey | Rankings | #9 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Glassboro, NJ | Location | Hackettstown, NJ |
| Rowan College of New Jersey Glassboro State College Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $37,732 |
| $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,350 |
| $9,362 | Financial Aid | $25,742 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 69.42% | Acceptance Rate | 87.00% |
| 25.25% | Yield | 22.03% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,535 | Total Students | 1,498 |
| 15,231 | Undergraduate | 1,026 |
| 4,304 | Graduate | 472 |
| 2,486 | Online Enrollment | 185 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $55,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs |
| ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 826 Full-time 934 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 66 Full-time 123 Part-time |
| 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 182 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time |