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Rider University vs. Canisius University

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 6,454 with 3,651 female students and 2,803 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Rider University has the most enrolled students of 4,003, while Canisius University has the least number of students of 2,451 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Rider University
4,0031,638 2,365
Canisius University
2,4511,165 1,286
Total6,454 2,8033,651

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 4,869 with 2,643 female students and 2,226 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Rider University has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 3,145, while Canisius University has the least number of undergraduate students of 1,724.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Rider University
3,1451,375 1,770
Canisius University
1,724851 873
Total4,8692,2262,643

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 1,585 with 1,008 female students and 577 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Rider University has the most enrolled graduate students of 858, while Canisius University has the least number of graduate students of 727.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Rider University
858263 595
Canisius University
727314 413
Total1,5855771,008

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 4,869 students, 92 students (1.89%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 1,865 students (38.30%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 1,585 students, 607 students (38.30%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 405 students (25.55%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Rider University
3,145 92
(2.93%)
1,133
(36.03%)
858 329
(38.34%)
140
(16.32%)
Canisius University
1,724 - 732
(42.46%)
727 278
(38.24%)
265
(36.45%)
Average4,869 92
(1.89%)
1,865
(38.30%)
1,585 607
(38.30%)
405
(25.55%)