- Both Saint Peter's University (St. Peter's) and Rider University 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).
| Saint Peter's University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #7 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jersey City, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| St Peter's St. Peter's Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,054 | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $15,260 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $30,900 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 91.29% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 19.67% | Yield | 15.82% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,430 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 2,071 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 1,359 | Graduate | 885 |
| 953 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $50,900 | 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: 621) $10,830 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 109 Full-time 187 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 295 Full-time 215 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $78,509 for Faculties $69,178 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |