| Niagara vs. Rider |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#13 in Federal Region II Universities #39 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region II Universities #5 in New Jersey Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$39,345 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,120 |
| cheaper$15,606 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$20,220 |
| Less$26,887 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$28,512 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,200 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier87.37% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.64% |
| Favorable14.54% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.09% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,033 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,003 |
| Smaller2,692 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,145 |
| Larger1,341 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller858 |
| Larger841 | Online Student Population | Smaller421 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower61% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,442) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,409) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 447 | Number of faculty | 356 |
| Lower$87,512 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,304 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.