- Both Drew University and Rider University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Drew University has more expensive tuition of $45,360 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Drew University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.43% than Rider University (67.12%).
- Drew University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Rider University (1,210).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Drew University (2,092 students).
| Drew University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #98 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Madison, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,360 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $26,056 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $29,788 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.43% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 18.25% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,240 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,092 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 1,513 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 579 | Graduate | 885 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 88% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $58,500 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,556) $10,320 average annual costs | 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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 322 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $83,951 for Faculties $77,658 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |