- Both Marist College and Rider University are private.
- Marist College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY and Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Marist College has more expensive tuition of $46,140 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Marist College has tighter acceptance rate of 42.62% than Rider University (67.12%).
- Marist College has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Rider University (1,210).
- Marist College is larger with 6,464 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
| Marist College View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #26 in New York | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,140 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $16,660 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $21,233 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 42.62% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 26.50% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,464 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 5,475 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 989 | Graduate | 885 |
| 543 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $62,600 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,479) $10,750 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 | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 240 Full-time 323 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 821 Full-time 376 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $89,879 for Faculties $73,700 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |