Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey. Rutgers University officially Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a public land-grant research university.
| Rowan University | Rutgers University - New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 163 US News 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2024 # 1001 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 40 US News 2024 # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 299 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 157 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 115 for Medicine by US News 2024 | # 62 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 68 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 86 for Law by US News 2023 |
| Programs | UG Programs -53 PG Programs -26 | UG Programs -154 PG Programs -102 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 71.0 % | 58.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 SAT-1050 TOEFL-70 | IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 21367 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 21000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27942 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 14506 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15072 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 33851 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Bachelor of Science: $60,000 Bachelor of Arts: $56,000 | Average annual salary is 72,000 USD. Popular recruiters are Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin Corp, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Highest paying degrees include MBA (145,000 USD); Masters (120,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (101,000 USD); Master of Science (100,000 USD). |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts and copy of degree Submit English language proficiency scores Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts; LORs; Essays; Test Scores; English proficiency scores; Resume.GPA requirements are around 3.73 for students (Grade- A-B+). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Rutgers Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | - | 8.8/10 Read 3 reviews |
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| General Facts | Rowan University | Rutgers University - New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1922 | 1766 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 54% Male, 46% Female | 50% Male, 50% Female |
| Location Facts | Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, with a medical campus in Stratford and medical and academic campuses in Camden. | Oldest of the 3 RU campuses spread across 6 municipalities in Middlesex County; located in New Brunswick and Piscataway; Consists of 2,685 acres of 5 campuses- Busch, Cook, College Avenue, Livingston, Douglass. Located on both sides of Raritan River; offers convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia |
| Library | The Campbell Library is home to nearly 350,000 print volumes, along with nearly 400 scholarly databases, 900,000 e-books, and 16 streaming video platforms. Housed at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University in Camden, the CMSRU Library is comprised mainly of electronic books, journals, databases and related-specialty collections. Located in the Academic Center on the Stratford campus, the Health Sciences Library serves Rowan-Virtua SOM and GSBS students and faculty, other students and staff of Rowan University. | Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) system has 26 libraries, centers and reading rooms housing 5,579,900 total print and electronic volumes. 2,648,964 In-Person Visits; 3,273,398 Online Visits; 159,368 Print Circulations; 10 million+ Circulation of Online Resources; 3,111,380 Ebook Downloads; 111,781 Video Streams. |
| Campus Life | 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. | 6 student centers, and 4 recreation centers; second-largest bus fleet in New Jersey; SHI Stadium; Louis Bow Athletic Center; Rutgers Ecological Preserve; Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum; RU Geology Museum; Rutgers Garden. You can indulge in a total of 750 student organizations and 100+ intramural teams and sports clubs. 4 student dining halls are available on-campus. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (not with family) - $12025 #On campus - $12236 #Off campus (with family) - $3681 | #On campus - $12452 #Off campus (not with family) - $18386 #Off campus (with family) - $3013 |
| Famous Alumni | Nick Comoroto, professional wrestler | Over 500,000 alumni worldwide. Louis J. Freeh (Former Director FBI); Keith Sonnier (Artist); Betty Shannon (Mathematician); Gus Edwards (American Footballer); Charles Henry Selick (American Director); Duron Harmon (American Football safety); Selman Abraham Waksman (Inventor- discovered streptomycin) |
| City Life | Glassboro, NJ is an attractive town southeast of Camden home to numerous wonderful sights including Rowan University Arboretum displaying tranquil grounds and gardens or Chestnut Branch Park ideal for picnicking; they organize vibrant events like Glassboro Craft Beer & Music Festival each June. The total population of the small town is around 20k and with a median income of $21,453. The cost of living is on a bit higher side with the median rent being $1,242. | New Brunswick is the county seat of Middlesex County situated along the Raritan River; Johnson and Johnson’s worldwide headquarter is located here; Economy is majorly dependant on forestry, mining and finishing; Other major industries are tourism, agriculture, and small-scale manufacturing industries; Unemployment rate was 2.5% in April 2019 |
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