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Overview |
UD | Rider University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
UD | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
UD | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UD | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UD | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 4,054 students)
UD vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Rider University?
- Rider University is 169.3% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $13,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at Rider University than University of Delaware ($36,000.00 vs. $35,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Rider University ($18,044 vs. $26,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 13.3% lower than costs at Rider University ($14,234 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than University of Delaware (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 112.8% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($26,336 vs. $12,375)
UD vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 184 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming UD students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Rider University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $8,300 more per year than Rider University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $53,000)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $1,547 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,750)
- UD graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rider University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/