- Both Rowan University and New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- NJIT has more expensive tuition of $35,934 than Rowan University ($25,564).
- NJIT has tighter acceptance rate of 61.39% than Rowan University (69.42%).
- NJIT has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Rowan University (1,190).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than NJIT (12,332 students).
Rowan University View More Rivals | New Jersey Institute of Technology View More Rivals | |
| #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey | Rankings | #124 in National Universities #11 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Glassboro, NJ | Location | Newark, NJ |
| Rowan College of New Jersey Glassboro State College Known as | NJIT | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $19,022 New Jersey residents $35,934 out-of-state |
| $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,918 New Jersey residents $36,702 out-of-state |
| $9,362 | Financial Aid | $14,309 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 69.42% | Acceptance Rate | 61.39% |
| 25.25% | Yield | 25.02% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,535 | Total Students | 12,332 |
| 15,231 | Undergraduate | 9,019 |
| 4,304 | Graduate | 3,313 |
| 2,486 | Online Enrollment | 709 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 73% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $55,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $70,300 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,583) |
| ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 826 Full-time 934 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 444 Full-time 343 Part-time |
| 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,374 Full-time 456 Part-time |
| $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $115,737 for Faculties $88,938 Part-time |