- Montclair State University (Montclair State) is a public school while Rider University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Rider University has more expensive tuition of $38,900 than Montclair State ($24,126).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Montclair State (70.66%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Montclair State (1,080).
- Montclair State is larger with 21,784 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #180 in National Universities #8 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Montclair, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
Montclair State| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,766 New Jersey residents $24,126 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $14,285 New Jersey residents $15,137 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $10,945 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 70.66% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 31.90% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,080 SAT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 21,784 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 17,290 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 4,494 | Graduate | 885 |
| 2,223 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $52,400 | 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: 5,079) $11,000 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 | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 619 Full-time 1,072 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 1,844 Full-time 1,257 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $100,742 for Faculties $82,882 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |