Rowan University vs Rider University

Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, with a medical campus in Stratford and medical and academic campuses in Camden.

The 280-acre (1.1 km2) Lawrenceville campus is in a suburban area three miles (5 km) north of Trenton and five miles (8 km) south of Princeton. 

Rowan provides housing for over 6,500 students in 13 University owned housing complexes and 5 affiliated housing units.Students have a choice between halls, apartments, or townhouses. The Chamberlain Student Center is the main location for dining on campus. Dining options include the Owl's Nest restaurant, Peet's Coffee, Grill Nation, Jersey Mike's Subs, Freshens, Sono, Crust, Chef Jet, Smoked, Breakfast & Co., Bowl Life, Pop Up, and the Marketplace convenience store. The Student Center is also home to the Student Government Association, Conference and Event Services, the Greek Affairs Office, Student Activities, the Mailroom, and the Information Desk. There are more than 100 clubs and organizations at Rowan University; along with more than 30 Greek organizations on campus. Rowan University has 18 sports teams (8 men's and 10 women's).The football, field hockey, and track & field teams compete at John Page Memorial Field at Coach Richard Wackar Stadium. 

Rider University is a vibrant living and learning community – recognizing that your life outside of the classroom is as important as your life inside the classroom. Living on campus is an important component of your college experience – offering you both personal freedom and the responsibility of being a part of a community. Rider offers a variety of food in a number of venues across campus and several meal plan options to fit your individual needs. Rider’s First-Year Experience (FYE) is designed to ease your transition to college and lay the foundation for your future success. From connecting you with campus resources to enhancing your academic skills and developing your self-awareness, the FYE program is here to help you navigate your first year with ease. The university has a long history of fest like cranberry fest, scream screen, student entertainment council center, Rock fest etc. You can join one of the university's 150+ student organizations, or, if you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can start your own. The university's 30 intramural and club sports teams are the perfect way to try something new or get more involved in a sport you’ve always loved. The Rider University Schimek Family Fitness Center? is a facility dedicated for the recreational use of Rider students, graduate students, faculty, staff, affiliates, alumni and the community. Membership eligibility is determined by the individual’s primary affiliation with Rider University. The fitness center is located in the Student Recreation Center.

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