- Thomas Edison State University (TESU) 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 TESU ($8,598).
- TESU is larger with 8,248 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
| Thomas Edison State University View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Trenton, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
TESU| Known as | | |
| 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 (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $6,638 New Jersey residents $8,598 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $12,150 | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $2,520 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.12% | |
| Yield | 15.82% | |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,248 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 7,358 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 890 | Graduate | 885 |
| 8,172 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| Retention Rate | 77% | |
| $57,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time | |
| 283 Full-time 26 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time | |