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Overview |
Rider University | St John's | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 19,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #398 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $46,230 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $46,230 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $18,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $26,052 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $32,626 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 24,607 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 20,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1110/1310 | ||
| 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 | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rider University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rider University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (19,663 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 28.4% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($46,230.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at St John's than Rider University ($46,230.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's University New York than Rider University ($26,052 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 16.5% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($16,130 vs. $18,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 23.9% larger than aid received Rider University ($32,626 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 66 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming St John's students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or St John's? 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 St John's and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than St John's University New York (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $8,400 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/