- Both Rowan University and William Paterson University of New Jersey are public.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rowan University has more expensive tuition of $25,564 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Rowan University has tighter acceptance rate of 69.42% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- Rowan University has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than William Paterson University of New Jersey (1,150).
- Rowan University is larger with 19,535 students than William Paterson University of New Jersey (9,070 students).
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| #204 in National Universities #16 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Glassboro, NJ | Location | Wayne, 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 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $16,796 New Jersey residents $17,645 out-of-state | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $9,362 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 69.42% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 25.25% | Yield | 17.96% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 19,535 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 15,231 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 4,304 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 2,486 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $55,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) $9,084 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| ✔ (42 meals per week) $4,930 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 826 Full-time 934 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 2,786 Full-time 1,174 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $83,005 for Faculties $77,762 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |