Rutgers University-New Brunswick vs New Jersey Institute of Technology vs Rowan University
This page compares Rutgers University-New Brunswick, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rowan University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in New Jersey. Rutgers University-New Brunswick has the largest enrollment (37,751). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at New Jersey Institute of Technology ($90,769). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | New Jersey Institute of Technology | Rowan University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $18,824 | $21,162 | $17,428 |
| Average net price | $24,897 | $18,783 | $23,938 |
| Median student debt | $18,974 | $20,000 | $18,000 |
| Enrollment | 37,751 | 9,019 | 15,841 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 83.9% | 72.1% | 69.0% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $65,405 | $77,168 | $54,253 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $80,490 | $90,769 | $65,776 |
| Admission rate | 58.1% | 65.1% | 77.7% |
| Average SAT score | 1,410 | 1,337 | 1,212 |