Head to head · New Jersey
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $30–48k and below, Rowan University is the cheaper of the two; from $48–75k up, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Rowan University | Rutgers University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,305 | $16,343 | $1,038 |
| $30–48k | $15,264 | $16,210 | $946 |
| $48–75k | $19,245 | $18,282 | $963 |
| $75–110k | $27,580 | $25,106 | $2,474 |
| Over $110k | $30,378 | $35,016 | $4,638 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
Why the sticker price is a fiction — and what families actually pay →
What are your student's real admit chances? The math, shown →
Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Rowan University first, then Rutgers University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Rowan University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Rowan University — every income band · Rutgers University-New Brunswick — every income band · All New Jersey public colleges