| Rowan vs. Montclair State |
#229 in National Universities #14 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #227 in National Universities #13 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 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) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,574 New Jersey Residents $26,932 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,912 New Jersey Residents $26,022 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,607 New Jersey Residents $18,607 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,056 New Jersey Residents $16,056 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,271 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,032 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,070 SAT- |
| Tighter77.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.89% |
| Favorable23.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.17% |
| High School GPA 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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller21,026 | Total Enrollment | Larger23,375 |
| Smaller16,100 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger18,712 |
| Larger4,926 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,663 |
| Larger2,733 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,063 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher20% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,079) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,930) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,170) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,917 | Number of faculty | 2,042 |
| Lower$97,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,237 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.