- Both Rider University and Monmouth University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Monmouth University has more expensive tuition of $44,850 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Monmouth University (73.94%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Monmouth University (1,200).
- Monmouth University is larger with 5,027 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #6 in New Jersey | Rankings | #18 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lawrenceville, NJ | Location | West Long Branch, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,900 | Undergraduate | $44,850 |
| $19,061 | Graduate | $27,032 |
| $29,209 | Financial Aid | $25,756 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 67.12% | Acceptance Rate | 73.94% |
| 15.82% | Yield | 15.81% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,200 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,054 | Total Students | 5,027 |
| 3,169 | Undergraduate | 3,811 |
| 885 | Graduate | 1,216 |
| 410 | Online Enrollment | 192 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $54,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $55,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,050) $9,196 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 194 Full-time 293 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 311 Full-time 383 Part-time |
| 654 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 983 Full-time 439 Part-time |
| $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,118 for Faculties $70,935 Part-time |