| William Paterson University of New Jersey vs. Rowan |
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|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region II Universities #9 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #229 in National Universities #14 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,150 New Jersey Residents $24,464 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,700 New Jersey Residents $25,564 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,408 New Jersey Residents $23,410 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,796 New Jersey Residents $17,645 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,535 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,362 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT- | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier91.53% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.94% |
| Lower12.47% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.88% |
| 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 Legacy status | 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 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 | ||
| Smaller9,070 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,535 |
| Smaller6,604 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger15,231 |
| Smaller2,466 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,304 |
| Larger3,400 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,486 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower55% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower14% |
| Lower71% | Retention Rate | Higher85% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,418) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,740) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,930) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,008 | Number of faculties | 1,760 |
| Higher$112,654 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$90,420 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.