- Both Caldwell University and Rider University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Caldwell University has more expensive tuition of $39,450 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Caldwell University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.74% than Rider University (67.12%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Caldwell University (1,130).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Caldwell University (2,028 students).
| Caldwell University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #22 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Caldwell, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
formerly Caldwell College| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,450 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $19,800 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $29,283 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.74% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 14.15% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,130 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,028 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 1,605 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 423 | Graduate | 885 |
| 24 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 68% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 23% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $48,700 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 607) $7,025 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,374 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 197 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 211 Full-time 243 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $75,600 for Faculties $65,506 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |