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Overview |
UConn | Rider University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 4,083 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $26,618 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $27,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 7,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1100/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
UConn | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 4,083 students)
UConn vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Rider University?
- Rider University is 130.8% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at UConn than Rider University ($39,000.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Rider University ($22,324 vs. $26,618)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 19.5% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,996 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 61.3% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($27,411 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 236 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming UConn students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Rider University (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $9,000 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $53,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,750)
- UConn graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/