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Overview |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,083 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #309 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,730 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,618 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,411 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,069 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 7,201 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 4,083 students)
Rider University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Pitt?
- Rider University is 87.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Pitt than Rider University ($38,520.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Rider University ($24,338 vs. $26,618)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 24.7% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,420 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 159.8% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($27,411 vs. $10,551)
Rider University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 258 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Rider University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Rider University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $5,000 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,159 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,909)
- Rider University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/