Following this thread with my bright but not terribly organized or motivated D24 in mind. We are in NJ and I’d love to find the right fit for her at an in-state public. I think she’d get in to Rutgers NB, but I think the size and multiple campuses and RU screw would just overwhelm her.
D20’s high school bestie is at TCNJ and while the academics sound amazing and nurturing, she complains that the campus empties out every weekend. I know D24 will want somewhere with a vibrant social life.
I know nothing about Rowan, but it is on my list to learn more about this year. Our high school sends a few students there every year and they all seem to like it.
We had seriously considered York for my D20. I liked it quite a bit, and it was very affordable --unless things have changed, your D’s SAT scores would earn her auto-merit of $10k per year off of an already affordable tuition. Ultimately, the surrounding area was a little too quiet for my (city-loving) girl, but otherwise, it was a solid contender. Keeping it in mind for D24.