- The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) 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 TCNJ ($24,568).
- TCNJ has tighter acceptance rate of 47.53% than Rider University (67.12%).
- TCNJ has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Rider University (1,210).
- TCNJ is larger with 7,629 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
The College of New Jersey View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #3 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ewing, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
TCNJ| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | 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 | ||
| $18,685 New Jersey residents $24,568 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $15,624 New Jersey residents $17,643 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $10,511 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 47.53% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 25.15% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,629 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 7,039 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 590 | Graduate | 885 |
| 10 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 85% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $64,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,400) $9,949 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,195 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 375 Full-time 471 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 1,145 Full-time 511 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $99,827 for Faculties $78,353 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |