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Overview |
Rider University | Providence | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Rider University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rider University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (4,473 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Providence?
- Providence College is 58.3% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.3% higher at Providence than Rider University ($56,980.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Providence ($26,388 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 2.5% lower than costs at Providence College ($16,130 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Providence College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Rider University ($30,971 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Rider University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Providence (52.8%)
Rider University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Providence? 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 Providence and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Rider University (85% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $15,000 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/