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Overview |
Rider University | VCU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Rider University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Rider University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Rider University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Rider University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | VCU | ||
| 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
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or VCU?
- Rider University is 189% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Rider University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,000.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Rider University ($21,294 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 31.4% lower than costs at Rider University ($12,279 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 109.3% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($26,336 vs. $12,583)
Rider University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 83 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or VCU? 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 VCU and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $5,500 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,750)
- VCU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/