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Overview |
TU | Rider University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
TU | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $266 |
Diversity |
TU | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
TU | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 23% | ||
Campus |
TU | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,054 students)
TU vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Rider University?
- Rider University is 397.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Rider University than Towson University ($36,000.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Rider University ($14,443 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 18.2% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,642 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than Towson University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 130.7% larger than aid received Towson University ($26,336 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 67 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Rider University? 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 Rider University and TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Rider University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $500 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,000)
- Towson University students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,750)
- TU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($183 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/