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Overview |
Rider University | WCU | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Rider University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
Rider University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Rider University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or WCU?
- Rider University is 366.6% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.6% higher at Rider University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($36,000.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Rider University ($22,973 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 13.4% lower than costs at Rider University ($14,228 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 383.9% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($26,336 vs. $5,443)
Rider University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 58 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or WCU? 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 WCU and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Rider University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $4,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,750)
- WCU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More WCU 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/