I am now deciding between these two schools, which is very tough! I was accepted into both of these schools as well as TCNJ’s honors program. I had very little contact with Rowan Admissions during the application process so I just found out that I missed their honors program deadline, but can apply in the fall to join it in the spring.
I have no specific major in mind, so I applied undecided for Rowan and got into TCNJ’s Open Option program for their school of Arts and Communication, which is an area that I think I have an interest in. I visited for an open house a few weeks ago and was very intrigued by their Interactive Multimedia major. I also have a slight interest in education so that I can go on to be a teacher or a coach.
I love TCNJ’s campus and would like to know more about living in Centennial Hall in the honors program. I’m not crazy about Rowan’s campus because of how they are under construction still, but the new buildings and dorms are really nice and the air conditioning is definitely a pull factor.
I would like to participate in club field hockey and/or lacrosse at the college I attend, and I know both these schools have that opportunity. Is one school more competitive than the other?
Due to instate tuition and merit scholarships, Rowan will cost less than $10,000 while TCNJ will cost about $18,000. Although money is definitely an issue for my family, I am willing to work while I am at school to help cover the costs.
As of right now I am seriously leaning toward TCNJ, but my dad seems to really want me to go to Rowan for financial reasons. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you!