| Fairfield vs. Rider |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#15 in Federal Region I Universities #13 in Connecticut Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region II Universities #5 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,360 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,900 |
| expensive$20,740 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,061 |
| Less$24,783 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,209 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,310 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 26 ACT |
| Tighter52.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.13% |
| Favorable19.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.91% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,019 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,054 |
| Larger4,757 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,169 |
| Larger1,262 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller885 |
| Smaller176 | Online Student Population | Larger410 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower66% |
| 12% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,632) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,510) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 618 | Number of faculties | 487 |
| Higher$114,670 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,447 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.