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Overview |
UT | Rider University | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Lawrenceville, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 4,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #263 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | rider.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | Rider University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $36,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $16,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $26,388 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $26,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | Rider University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 9,340 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 7,858 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UT | Rider University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | Rider University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $266 |
Diversity |
UT | Rider University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
UT | Rider University | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 23% | ||
Campus |
UT | Rider University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tampa is larger than than Rider University based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 4,054 students)
UT vs. Rider University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or Rider University?
- Rider University is 19.9% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at Rider University than The University of Tampa ($36,000.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rider University than UT ($26,388 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 32.6% lower than costs at Rider University ($12,160 vs. $16,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Rider University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rider University students is 87.7% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($26,336 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. Rider University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or Rider University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rider University or UT .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tampa (1092) is 78 points higher than at Rider University (1014)
- Incoming UT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Rider University (22)
- Accepted freshman UT students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Rider University (3.41)
- Rider University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. Rider University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT or Rider University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Rider University and UT.
- The graduation rate at Rider University is higher than The University of Tampa (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Rider University earn on average $1,200 more per year than UT graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $51,800)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $193 lower median federal student loan debt than Rider University graduates. ($25,557 vs. $25,750)
- UT graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Rider University graduates. ($264 vs. $266)
- More Rider University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/