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Overview |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rider University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 1,976 students)
Rider University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or SUNY-ESF?
- Rider University is 409.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Rider University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($36,000.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Rider University ($20,928 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 7.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($16,130 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 202.3% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($26,336 vs. $8,713)
Rider University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 201 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Rider University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Rider University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $6,800 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,750)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/