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Overview |
Butler | Rider University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,525 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | butler.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
Butler | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,470 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,470 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,260 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,399 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,728 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Butler | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,386 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 10,985 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Butler | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Butler | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Butler | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Butler | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Butler | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Butler University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (5,525 students vs. 4,054 students)
Butler vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Butler or Rider University?
- Butler University is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($43,470.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Butler than Rider University ($43,470.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Butler ($26,388 vs. $37,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Butler University are 5.7% lower than costs at Rider University ($15,260 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Butler University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Butler University ($26,336 vs. $25,728)
Butler vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Butler or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or Butler .
- The average SAT score at Butler University (1209) is 195 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Butler students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Butler students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Butler (82.1%)
Butler vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Butler 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 Butler.
- The graduation rate at Butler is higher than Rider University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Butler University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Butler graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Butler graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Butler graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/