| Rowan vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey |
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#229 in National Universities #14 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region II Universities #9 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$16,574 New Jersey Residents $26,932 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,704 New Jersey Residents $25,344 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,607 New Jersey Residents $18,607 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,963 New Jersey Residents $24,211 Out-of-State |
| More$10,271 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,468 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,210 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter77.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.08% |
| Favorable23.04% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.56% |
| 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 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger21,026 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,942 |
| Larger16,100 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,647 |
| Larger4,926 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,295 |
| Smaller2,733 | Online Student Population | Larger4,744 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher67% | Graduate Rate | Lower44% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher28% |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,930) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,917 | Number of faculty | 711 |
| Lower$97,749 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$120,869 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.