| Rider vs. FDU-Metropolitan |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region II Universities #5 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #32 in Federal Region II Universities #25 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$38,900 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$35,822 |
| expensive$19,061 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,438 |
| Less$29,209 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,996 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,210 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,045 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier84.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.09% |
| Lower9.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.71% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller4,054 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,285 |
| Smaller3,169 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,380 |
| Smaller885 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,905 |
| Smaller410 | Online Student Population | Larger881 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 31% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| 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: 991) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,550) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 487 | Number of faculties | 485 |
| Higher$103,447 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,561 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.