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Overview |
Rider University | JMU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 33% |
Admission |
Rider University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $216 |
Diversity |
Rider University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rider University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or JMU?
- Rider University is 368.5% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Rider University than James Madison University ($36,000.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Rider University ($18,274 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 34% lower than costs at Rider University ($12,040 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than James Madison University (99% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 161.2% larger than aid received James Madison University ($26,336 vs. $10,081)
Rider University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 120 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than JMU (78.3%)
Rider University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or JMU? 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 JMU and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Rider University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,000)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $4,851 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $25,750)
- JMU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($216 vs. $266)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/