- Both Centenary University and Rider University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rider University has more expensive tuition of $38,900 than Centenary University ($37,732).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Centenary University (87.00%).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Centenary University (1,498 students).
| Centenary University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hackettstown, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | ||
| $37,732 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $19,350 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $25,742 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 87.00% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 22.03% | Yield | 15.82% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,498 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 1,026 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 472 | Graduate | 885 |
| 185 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 27% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 765) $8,270 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (24 meals per week) $4,500 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 |
| 66 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 182 Full-time 140 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $65,013 for Faculties $57,765 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |