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Overview |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $277 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rider University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 888 students)
Rider University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Rider University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48% higher at Rider University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($36,000.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Rider University ($18,142 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 24.2% lower than costs at Rider University ($12,984 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 166.4% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($26,336 vs. $9,886)
Rider University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 5 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $2,300 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,818)
- Rider University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($266 vs. $277)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/