- Both Rider University and Quinnipiac University are private.
- Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, NJ and Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, CT.
- 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%).
- Quinnipiac University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Rider University (1,210).
- Quinnipiac University is larger with 8,788 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #6 in New Jersey | Rankings | #10 in Connecticut |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lawrenceville, NJ | Location | Hamden, CT |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,900 | Undergraduate | $53,090 |
| $19,061 | Graduate | $18,217 |
| $29,209 | Financial Aid | $28,293 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 67.12% | Acceptance Rate | 73.88% |
| 15.82% | Yield | 12.06% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,054 | Total Students | 8,788 |
| 3,169 | Undergraduate | 6,073 |
| 885 | Graduate | 2,715 |
| 410 | Online Enrollment | 746 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $54,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,348) |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 194 Full-time 293 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 408 Full-time 556 Part-time |
| 654 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,213 Full-time 605 Part-time |
| $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $102,748 for Faculties $83,380 Part-time |