Georgian Court University vs. Rider University

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  • Both Georgian Court University and Rider University are private.
  • Both schools are located in New Jersey.
  • Rider University has more expensive tuition of $38,900 than Georgian Court University ($37,110).
  • Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Georgian Court University (68.86%).
  • Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Georgian Court University (1,115).
  • Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than Georgian Court University (1,962 students).
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#23 in New Jersey
Rankings#6 in New Jersey
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Lakewood, NJLocationLawrenceville, NJ
Known as
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$37,110Undergraduate$38,900
$15,850Graduate$19,061
$23,117Financial Aid$29,209
Admission
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
68.86%Acceptance Rate67.12%
16.12%Yield15.82%
1,115 SATTest Scores1,210 SAT, 26 ACT
Student Population
1,962Total Students4,054
1,471Undergraduate3,169
491Graduate885
342Online Enrollment410
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
53%Graduation Rate66%
30%Transfer-out Rate
72%Retention Rate77%
$43,600Average Earning after Graduation$54,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 497)
$6,148 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409)
$10,230 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,148 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,900 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
90 Full-time
166 Part-time
Number of Faculties194 Full-time
293 Part-time
264 Full-time
193 Part-time
Number of Staffs654 Full-time
476 Part-time
$74,664 for Faculties
$60,496 Part-time
Average Salary$101,133 for Faculties
$72,810 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023