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Overview |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Syracuse | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 62.3% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Syracuse than Rider University ($58,440.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Syracuse ($26,388 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rider University are 6.4% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,130 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Rider University ($34,737 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Syracuse University (1195) is 181 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Syracuse students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Rider University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Rider University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $12,900 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/