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Overview |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,054 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rider.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,130 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,388 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,336 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,340 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 7,858 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,000 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Rider University | Xavier | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Xavier University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 4,054 students)
Rider University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rider University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Xavier than Rider University ($44,770.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than Xavier ($26,388 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 16.7% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,820 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Rider University ($27,897 vs. $26,336)
Rider University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rider University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Rider University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 97 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming Xavier students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Rider University (84.1%)
Rider University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rider University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Rider University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Rider University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $53,000)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/