- Both Rider University and Saint Peter's University (St. Peter's) are private.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- St. Peter's has more expensive tuition of $41,054 than Rider University ($38,900).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than St. Peter's (91.29%).
- Rider University is larger with 4,054 students than St. Peter's (3,430 students).
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| #6 in New Jersey | Rankings | #7 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lawrenceville, NJ | Location | Jersey City, NJ |
| Known as | St Peter's St. Peter's | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,900 | Undergraduate | $41,054 |
| $19,061 | Graduate | $15,260 |
| $29,209 | Financial Aid | $30,900 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 67.12% | Acceptance Rate | 91.29% |
| 15.82% | Yield | 19.67% |
| 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,054 | Total Students | 3,430 |
| 3,169 | Undergraduate | 2,071 |
| 885 | Graduate | 1,359 |
| 410 | Online Enrollment | 953 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $54,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,900 |
| 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: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 621) $10,830 average annual costs |
| ✔ (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 | 109 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| 654 Full-time 476 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 295 Full-time 215 Part-time |
| $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,509 for Faculties $69,178 Part-time |