- Rutgers University-Newark (Rutgers-Newark) 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 Rutgers-Newark ($35,348).
- Rutgers-Newark has tighter acceptance rate of 64.24% than Rider University (67.12%).
- Rutgers-Newark is larger with 11,017 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
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| #134 in National Universities #15 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Newark, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
Rutgers-Newark| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $16,586 New Jersey residents $35,348 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $22,329 New Jersey residents $36,225 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $12,525 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 64.24% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 15.35% | Yield | 15.82% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,017 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 7,511 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 3,506 | Graduate | 885 |
| 946 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $68,100 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,453) $9,095 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 | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 587 Full-time 303 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 1,618 Full-time 342 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $130,426 for Faculties $75,799 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |