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Overview |
Rider University | LVC | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Rider University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | LVC | ||
| 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
- Rider University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 2,080 students)
Rider University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at LVC than Rider University ($47,240.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than LVC ($26,388 vs. $26,743)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 22% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,220 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 33.8% larger than aid received Rider University ($35,245 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Rider University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than LVC (76.7%)
Rider University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or LVC? 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 LVC and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Rider University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $5,500 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,500)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More LVC 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/