Rider University vs. Fairfield University

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  • Both Rider University and Fairfield University are private.
  • Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ and Fairfield University is located in Fairfield, CT.
  • 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 New Jersey
Rankings#6 in Connecticut
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Lawrenceville, NJLocationFairfield, CT
Known as
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$38,900Undergraduate$56,360
$19,061Graduate$20,740
$29,209Financial Aid$24,783
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$65 graduate
67.12%Acceptance Rate60.56%
15.82%Yield14.63%
1,210 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,310 SAT, 30 ACT
Student Population
4,054Total Students6,019
3,169Undergraduate4,757
885Graduate1,262
410Online Enrollment176
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
66%Graduation Rate84%
Transfer-out Rate12%
77%Retention Rate91%
$54,100Average Earning after Graduation$80,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409)
$10,230 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632)
$10,240 average annual costs
✔ (99 meals per week)
$5,900 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
194 Full-time
293 Part-time
Number of Faculties312 Full-time
306 Part-time
654 Full-time
476 Part-time
Number of Staffs852 Full-time
320 Part-time
$101,133 for Faculties
$72,810 Part-time
Average Salary$109,903 for Faculties
$79,180 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