| NJIT vs. Rowan |
#161 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #229 in National Universities #14 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,974 New Jersey Residents $37,664 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,574 New Jersey Residents $26,932 Out-of-State |
| expensive$27,156 New Jersey Residents $38,436 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,607 New Jersey Residents $18,607 Out-of-State |
| More$16,147 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,271 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,330 SAT 31 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter65.07% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.66% |
| Lower17.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable23.04% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller13,247 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,026 |
| Smaller10,200 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger16,100 |
| Smaller3,047 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,926 |
| Smaller746 | Online Student Population | Larger2,733 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher73% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
| Higher16% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower15% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,583) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,930) |
| Faculty | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 893 | Number of faculty | 1,917 |
| Higher$125,101 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$97,749 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.