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