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Overview |
UHart | Rider University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,913 | 4,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,350 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,350 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,945 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,553 | $26,618 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,717 | $27,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,253 | 9,069 | ||
| Admitted | 11,832 | 7,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 |
UHart | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
UHart | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
UHart | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UHart | Rider University | ||
| 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
- University of Hartford is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (5,913 students vs. 4,083 students)
UHart vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Rider University?
- University of Hartford is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Rider University for in-state tuition ($44,350.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at UHart than Rider University ($44,350.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than UHart ($26,618 vs. $30,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Hartford are 20% lower than costs at Rider University ($13,945 vs. $16,730)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rider University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 15.7% larger than aid received Rider University ($31,717 vs. $27,411)
UHart vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 36 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming UHart students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman Rider University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UHart (3.26)
- UHart has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Rider University (79.4%)
UHart vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than University of Hartford (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UHart graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $49,600)
- Rider University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Rider University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UHart students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/