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Overview |
Rider University | CNU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Rider University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rider University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rider University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or CNU?
- Rider University is 284% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Rider University than Christopher Newport University ($36,000.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Rider University ($23,287 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 34.5% lower than costs at Rider University ($11,990 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 228.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,336 vs. $8,022)
Rider University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 141 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or CNU? 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 CNU and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $5,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- CNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/