- Both Quinnipiac University and Rider University are private.
- Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, CT and Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Quinnipiac University has more expensive tuition of $53,090 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than Quinnipiac University (73.88%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Quinnipiac University (1,210).
- Quinnipiac University is larger with 8,788 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #10 in Connecticut | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Hamden, 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 | ||
| $53,090 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $18,217 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $28,293 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 73.88% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 12.06% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,788 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 6,073 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 2,715 | Graduate | 885 |
| 746 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 77% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $67,700 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) | 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 556 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |