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Overview |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 99% |
Admission |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Feb 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $266 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emerson College is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 4,054 students)
Emerson vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Rider University?
- Emerson College is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($52,288.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at Emerson than Rider University ($52,288.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Emerson ($26,388 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 21.1% lower than costs at Emerson College ($16,130 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Emerson College (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($26,336 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Emerson College (1211) is 197 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Emerson students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Emerson (42.7%)
Emerson vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Emerson is higher than Rider University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- Emerson graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Emerson 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/