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Overview |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,083 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,618 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,411 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 7,201 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rider University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (4,083 students vs. 3,892 students)
Rider University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 70.9% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Bucknell than Rider University ($64,418.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Bucknell ($26,618 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 3.8% lower than costs at Rider University ($16,118 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Rider University ($41,211 vs. $27,411)
Rider University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 301 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Bucknell (32%)
Rider University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Rider University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $23,300 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/