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Overview |
Rider University | EC | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1118/1272 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rider University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rider University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rider University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 657 students)
Rider University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or EC?
- Rider University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Rider University than Elmira College ($36,000.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Rider University ($24,040 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 20.5% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,388 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 2.9% larger than aid received Rider University ($27,091 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Rider University .
- Accepted freshman Rider University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or EC? 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 EC and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than Elmira College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $7,000 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/