- Rowan University is a public school while Saint Peter's University (St. Peter's) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- St. Peter's has more expensive tuition of $41,054 than Rowan University ($25,564).
- Rowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.42% than St. Peter's (91.29%).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than St. Peter's (3,430 students).
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| #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey | Rankings | #7 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Glassboro, NJ | Location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Rowan College of New Jersey Glassboro State College Known as | St Peter's | St. Peter's |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $15,700 New Jersey residents $25,564 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $41,054 |
| $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,260 |
| $9,362 | Financial Aid | $30,900 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 69.42% | Acceptance Rate | 91.29% |
| 25.25% | Yield | 19.67% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,535 | Total Students | 3,430 |
| 15,231 | Undergraduate | 2,071 |
| 4,304 | Graduate | 1,359 |
| 2,486 | Online Enrollment | 953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $55,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,900 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 621) $10,830 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 11 to 1 |
| 826 Full-time 934 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 109 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 295 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,509 for Faculties $69,178 Part-time |