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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC Rowan University Monmouth University TCNJ UNC Charlotte UB| Rider University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rider University | Mason | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Rider University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rider University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Mason?
- Rider University is 267.5% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Rider University than George Mason University ($36,000.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Rider University ($18,479 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 22.9% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,120 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 144.8% larger than aid received George Mason University ($26,336 vs. $10,760)
Rider University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 139 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Mason students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Mason? 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 Mason and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Rider University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $53,000)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,750)
- Mason graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/