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Overview |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $119 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Hunter?
- Rider University is 419.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at Rider University than CUNY Hunter College ($36,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Rider University ($4,848 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 49.2% lower than costs at Rider University ($10,808 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 182.4% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($26,336 vs. $9,325)
Rider University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 151 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Rider University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,202 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $25,750)
- Hunter graduates are paying $147 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($119 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/