- Both Fairfield University and Rider University are private.
- Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT and Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Fairfield University has more expensive tuition of $56,360 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Fairfield University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than Rider University (67.12%).
- Fairfield University has higher SAT scores of 1,310 than Rider University (1,210).
- Fairfield University is larger with 6,019 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #6 in Connecticut | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fairfield, CT | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,360 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $20,740 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $24,783 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 60.56% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 14.63% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,310 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,019 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 4,757 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 1,262 | Graduate | 885 |
| 176 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $80,100 | 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: 3,632) $10,240 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 |
| 312 Full-time 306 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 852 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $109,903 for Faculties $79,180 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |