Stockton vs. Rowan University vs. TCNJ vs. Salisbury

Stockton University, Rowan University, The College of New Jersey, and Salisbury University side by side on admissions, cost, and outcomes, from public data.

Stockton University
Rowan University
The College of New Jersey
Salisbury University

At a glance

  • Lowest net price: Salisbury ($18,760 a year). Next is Stockton at $20,761, about $2,001 more.
  • Hardest to get into: TCNJ (62.3% admitted, typical SAT 1240). Rowan University is close behind (77.7%, SAT 1210); Salisbury 87.5%, Stockton 88.9%.
  • Highest graduation rate: TCNJ (87%). Then Rowan University 68%, Salisbury 67%, Stockton 66%.
  • Highest median earnings: TCNJ ($62,100 ten years after starting college). Then Rowan University $53,300, Salisbury $52,000, Stockton $49,100.
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Measure Stockton Rowan University TCNJ Salisbury
Acceptance rateTCNJ most selective 88.9% 77.7% 62.3% 87.5%
SAT range (middle 50%)TCNJ highest 1030-1230 1110-1310 1140-1340 1180-1320
Average net priceSalisbury lowest $20,761 $23,761 $25,580 $18,760
In-state tuitionSalisbury lowest $16,266 $16,574 $19,632 $11,084
Out-of-state tuitionSalisbury lowest $24,524 $26,932 $25,752 $22,174
Graduation rateTCNJ highest 66% 68% 87% 67%
Median earnings (10 years)TCNJ highest $49,100 $53,300 $62,100 $52,000

Sources: IPEDS and College Scorecard.

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  • Applied
  • Stockton 10,520
  • Rowan University 19,593
  • TCNJ 12,766
  • Salisbury 8,845
  • Admitted
  • Stockton 9,357
  • Rowan University 15,216
  • TCNJ 7,952
  • Salisbury 7,737
  • Acceptance rate
  • Stockton 88.9%
  • Rowan University 77.7%
  • TCNJ 62.3%
  • Salisbury 87.5%
  • Yield (share of admitted who enroll)
  • Stockton 15.5%
  • Rowan University 23%
  • TCNJ 19.7%
  • Salisbury 18.4%
  • Typical SAT score
  • Stockton 1130
  • Rowan University 1210
  • TCNJ 1240
  • Salisbury 1250
  • Typical ACT score
  • Stockton 23
  • Rowan University 26
  • TCNJ 28
  • Salisbury 24
  • Average high school GPA
  • Stockton 3.54
  • Rowan University 3.44
  • TCNJ 3.29
  • Salisbury 3.73
  • Typical high school grades
  • Stockton A-
  • Rowan University B+
  • TCNJ B+
  • Salisbury A-
  • Admissions standards
  • Stockton Moderate
  • Rowan University Challenging
  • TCNJ Difficult
  • Salisbury Challenging
  • Applicant competition
  • Stockton
  • Rowan University
  • TCNJ Low
  • Salisbury
  • SAT range
  • Stockton 1030-1230
  • Rowan University 1110-1310
  • TCNJ 1140-1340
  • Salisbury 1180-1320
  • ACT range
  • Stockton 21-25
  • Rowan University 23-29
  • TCNJ 26-31
  • Salisbury 20-29
  • Submit test scores
  • Stockton Test optional
  • Rowan University Test optional
  • TCNJ Test optional
  • Salisbury Test optional
  • Application deadline
  • Stockton Sep 1, 2026
  • Rowan University
  • TCNJ Feb 1, 2027
  • Salisbury Jan 15, 2027
  • Tuition (in state)
  • Stockton $16,266
  • Rowan University $16,574
  • TCNJ $19,632
  • Salisbury $11,084
  • Tuition (out of state)
  • Stockton $24,524
  • Rowan University $26,932
  • TCNJ $25,752
  • Salisbury $22,174
  • Room & board
  • Stockton $15,834
  • Rowan University $16,928
  • TCNJ $14,976
  • Salisbury $13,900
  • Average net price
  • Stockton $20,761
  • Rowan University $23,761
  • TCNJ $25,580
  • Salisbury $18,760
  • Average grant aid
  • Stockton $14,105
  • Rowan University $12,419
  • TCNJ $13,360
  • Salisbury $9,124
  • % receiving grant aid
  • Stockton 93%
  • Rowan University 93%
  • TCNJ 59%
  • Salisbury 88%
  • Graduation rate
  • Stockton 66%
  • Rowan University 68%
  • TCNJ 87%
  • Salisbury 67%
  • Median earnings (after 10 years)
  • Stockton $49,100
  • Rowan University $53,300
  • TCNJ $62,100
  • Salisbury $52,000
  • Making student loan payments
  • Stockton 65%
  • Rowan University 67%
  • TCNJ 85%
  • Salisbury 68%
  • Median student loan debt
  • Stockton $21,108
  • Rowan University $20,000
  • TCNJ $23,250
  • Salisbury $20,153
  • Median loan payment
  • Stockton $218
  • Rowan University $206
  • TCNJ $240
  • Salisbury $208
  • Student to faculty ratio
  • Stockton 17:1
  • Rowan University 17:1
  • TCNJ 14:1
  • Salisbury 14:1
  • Popular majors
  • Stockton
    • Business (20%)
    • Social Sciences (14%)
    • Education (12%)
    • Psychology (11%)
    • Biology (11%)
  • Rowan University
    • Education (17%)
    • Business (16%)
    • Communication (10%)
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (6%)
    • Social Sciences (6%)
  • TCNJ
    • Education (22%)
    • Business (17%)
    • Psychology (9%)
    • English and Literature (8%)
    • Social Sciences (7%)
  • Salisbury
    • Business (17%)
    • Education (12%)
    • Health Professions (8%)
    • Communication (8%)
    • Psychology (7%)
  • Location
  • Stockton Galloway, NJ
  • Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
  • TCNJ Ewing, NJ
  • Salisbury Salisbury, MD
  • Setting
  • Stockton Rural Fringe
  • Rowan University Large Suburban
  • TCNJ Large Suburban
  • Salisbury Small Suburban
  • Total enrollment
  • Stockton 8,631
  • Rowan University 21,026
  • TCNJ 8,141
  • Salisbury 7,025
  • Type
  • Stockton Public 4 Year
  • Rowan University Public 4 Year
  • TCNJ Public 4 Year
  • Salisbury Public 4 Year
  • National ranking
  • Stockton #593
  • Rowan University #270
  • TCNJ #177
  • Salisbury #352

Comparable Facts

Compare Stockton University in Galloway, NJ, Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ, and Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

By total student enrollment, Rowan University is the largest of the four (21,026 students), followed by Stockton (8,631), TCNJ (8,141), and Salisbury (7,025).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

  • Settings: Galloway, NJ (Rural Fringe); Glassboro, NJ (Large Suburban); Ewing, NJ (Large Suburban); Salisbury, MD (Small Suburban).
  • All four are public, non-profit 4-year institutions.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: Stockton 17:1; Rowan University 17:1; TCNJ 14:1; Salisbury 14:1.

Cost details

  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) are lowest at Salisbury ($13,900) and highest at Rowan University ($16,928); Stockton $15,834, TCNJ $14,976.
  • The largest share of students receiving grant aid is at Stockton (93%), then Rowan University (93%), Salisbury (88%), and TCNJ (59%).
  • Average grant aid: Stockton $14,105; TCNJ $13,360; Rowan University $12,419; Salisbury $9,124.

Admissions details

  • Typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate): TCNJ 28; Rowan University 26; Salisbury 24; Stockton 23.
  • SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Stockton, Rowan University, TCNJ, and Salisbury.
  • Typical fall application deadline: Stockton Sep 1, 2026; Salisbury Jan 15, 2027; TCNJ Feb 1, 2027.
  • Average high school GPA of enrolled freshmen: Salisbury 3.73; Stockton 3.54; Rowan University 3.44; TCNJ 3.29.
  • The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield): Rowan University 23.0%; TCNJ 19.7%; Salisbury 18.4%; Stockton 15.5%.

Loans and repayment

  • Median federal loan debt among borrowers: Rowan University $20,000; Salisbury $20,153; Stockton $21,108; TCNJ $23,250.
  • Median monthly federal loan payment: Rowan University $206; Salisbury $208; Stockton $218; TCNJ $240.
  • Share of former students actively paying back federal loans three years after graduation: TCNJ 85%; Salisbury 68%; Rowan University 67%; Stockton 65%.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.

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