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Overview |
Rider University | W&J | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rider University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,054 students vs. 1,151 students)
Rider University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at W&J than Rider University ($49,612.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Rider University ($25,636 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 19.3% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,524 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 47.9% larger than aid received Rider University ($38,963 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Rider University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or W&J? 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 W&J and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Rider University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/