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Overview |
Rider University | SFC | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Rider University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Rider University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $252 |
Diversity |
Rider University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Rider University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rider University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 2,661 students)
Rider University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or SFC?
- Rider University is 32.4% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.4% higher at Rider University than St. Francis College ($36,000.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Rider University ($18,602 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 11.6% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($16,130 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than St. Francis College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 52.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($26,336 vs. $17,294)
Rider University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Rider University (1014) is 105 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Rider University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Rider University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at SFC (2.9)
- SFC has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or SFC? 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 SFC and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than St. Francis College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $3,000 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $1,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,750)
- SFC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($252 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/