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Overview |
Kean | Rider University | ||
| Location | Union, NJ | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,884 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #663 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kean.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kean | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,758 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,150 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,834 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,747 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,123 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Kean | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,485 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 8,661 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kean | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kean | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Kean | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Kean | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Kean | 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
- Kean University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (12,884 students vs. 4,054 students)
Kean vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kean or Rider University?
- Rider University is 234.6% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $10,758.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at Rider University than Kean University ($36,000.00 vs. $18,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Rider University ($10,747 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kean University are 8.7% lower than costs at Rider University ($14,834 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Kean University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 100.7% larger than aid received Kean University ($26,336 vs. $13,123)
Kean vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kean or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or Kean .
- The average SAT score at Rider University (1014) is 86 points higher than at Kean (928)
- Incoming Rider University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Kean (19)
- Accepted freshman Rider University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Kean (3.2)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Kean (82.6%)
Kean vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kean 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 Kean.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than Kean University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Kean graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- Kean graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/