- William Paterson University of New Jersey 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Rider University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.12% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- Rider University has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than William Paterson University of New Jersey (1,150).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than Rider University (4,054 students).
William Paterson University of New Jersey View More Rivals | Rider University View More Rivals | |
| #12 in New Jersey | Rankings | #6 in New Jersey |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Wayne, NJ | Location | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate 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 | ||
| $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $38,900 |
| $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state | Graduate | $19,061 |
| $7,535 | Financial Aid | $29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 92.39% | Acceptance Rate | 67.12% |
| 17.96% | Yield | 15.82% |
| 1,150 SAT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,070 | Total Students | 4,054 |
| 6,604 | Undergraduate | 3,169 |
| 2,466 | Graduate | 885 |
| 3,400 | Online Enrollment | 410 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $49,100 | 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) $10,230 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 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 |
| 377 Full-time 631 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 194 Full-time 293 Part-time |
| 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 654 Full-time 476 Part-time |
| $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,133 for Faculties $72,810 Part-time |