<p>My daughter is majoring in Elementary/Special Education. I believe both schools offer a good program for dual certification. Just wanted opinions on the social aspect of both schools.</p>
<p>just joined college confidential…saw your message. my daughter interested in same degree and schools. just wondering if have made a decision or have been given feed back. thanks</p>
<p>Sorry for the typing errors. I think I should use a real keyboard instead of the “touch” Ipad…question again Have you made a decision between Rowan and West Chester? we love West Chester and the area. Have not visited Rowan yet but plan to this summer. It is a state school for us and expense is a factor. Thanks to anyone with feedback.</p>
<p>Education major choosing affordable colleges</p>
<p>Why is West Chester on the map? What does it offer that a NJ school doesn’t?</p>
<p>If affordability is an issue, I would take a good look at NJ colleges. Education is a common major, so there are many choices. In South Jersey, Rowan is long established. It started in 1923 as a teacher’s college. You might also look at Stockton, which is more a commuter school, but growing and attracting more residents.</p>
<p>As far as social life, I’m an old man now and the less I know the better. But my son, a civil engineer grad in May, landed a good job. My daughter is currently a Rowan student. My job also brings me to Rowan occasionally. From what I’ve seen, it’s common for students from other schools to visit Rowan on weekends than the other way around.</p>
<p>Rowan is quite diverse. More of a “club” school than a “frat” or sorority school. See my old post “Why Rowan” on this site.</p>
<p>It really depends on the state in which your daughter would like to eventually teach. West Chester also has a great reputation for preparing teachers. In-state versus out of state should also be a major consideration. Minor differences might be size (Rowan is bigger) and depending on your daughter, athletics (WCU is D2, RU is D3).</p>
<p>I wasn’t as clear as I meant to be. It will be much easier to get an ElEd job in the state where you go to college. But, in-state vs. OOS tuition could trump that.</p>