| Rider vs. Niagara |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#3 in Federal Region II Universities #5 in New Jersey Colleges | Rankings* | #13 in Federal Region II Universities #39 in New York 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 | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$41,120 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$39,345 |
| expensive$20,220 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,606 |
| More$28,512 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$26,887 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,200 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter78.64% | Acceptance Rate | Easier87.37% |
| Lower9.09% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.54% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores Work experience 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,003 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,033 |
| Larger3,145 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,692 |
| Smaller858 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,341 |
| Smaller421 | Online Student Population | Larger841 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| 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: 1,442) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,900) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 356 | Number of faculty | 447 |
| Higher$105,304 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$87,512 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.