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Overview |
AU | Rider University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
AU | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 23% | ||
Campus |
AU | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,054 students)
AU vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Rider University?
- American University is 47.4% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at AU than Rider University ($53,070.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than AU ($26,388 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 2.7% lower than costs at Rider University ($15,706 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by American University students is 3% larger than aid received Rider University ($27,138 vs. $26,336)
AU vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 238 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming AU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Rider University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rider University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Rider University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $53,000)
- American University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,750)
- AU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/