- Both Iona University and Rider University are private.
- Iona University is located in New Rochelle, NY and Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Iona University has more expensive tuition of $45,880 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Iona University (92.20%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Iona University (1,110).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Iona University (3,621 students).
| Iona University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #31 in New York | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| New Rochelle, NY | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,880 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $24,547 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $25,891 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 92.20% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 9.05% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,110 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,621 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 3,032 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 589 | Graduate | 885 |
| 52 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 79% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $60,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,389) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 163 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 527 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $90,845 for Faculties $74,001 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |