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Overview |
Rider University | SU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rider University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 13% |
Students |
Rider University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or SU?
- Rider University is 6.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Rider University than Shenandoah University ($36,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Rider University ($26,143 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 43.6% lower than costs at Rider University ($11,230 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($26,336 vs. $23,467)
Rider University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Rider University (1014) is 9 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Rider University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than SU (80.4%)
Rider University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or SU? 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 SU and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than Shenandoah University (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $4,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- SU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/