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Overview |
Rider University | West Point | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | West Point, New York | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,083 | 4,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | westpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | West Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,618 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,411 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Rider University | West Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 11,430 | ||
| Admitted | 7,201 | 1,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 14% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 75.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1200/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | West Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | West Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
Rider University | West Point | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rider University | West Point | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | West Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (4,508 students vs. 4,083 students)
Rider University vs. West Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or West Point?
- Rider University is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Rider University than United States Military Academy ($37,700.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($27,411 vs. $0)
Rider University vs. West Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or West Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Point or Rider University .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than West Point (14%)
Rider University vs. West Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or West Point? 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 West Point and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Rider University (80% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/