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Lawrenceville, NJ · Jersey City, NJ
| Rider University | Saint Peter's University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,792/yr | $12,199/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,824/yr | $10,783/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,130 | $20,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,090/yr | $10,643/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,119/yr | $9,952/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,445/yr | $13,569/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,574/yr | $21,829/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $277/mo | $217/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,230/yr | $17,794/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,600/yr | $7,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,900/yr | $1,356/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,967/yr | $50,272/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,120/yr | $42,552/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,120/yr | $42,552/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 52% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 29% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 90% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1320 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1227 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–35 · Math 24–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,069 | 4,381 |
| Students accepted | 7,201 | 3,966 |
| Students who enrolled | 806 | 454 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,208/yr | $57,815/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,182–$84,492 | $33,169–$83,514 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 65% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,289/yr | $42,470/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 54% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,671/yr | $51,554/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Psychology 19% · Health Professions 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Psychology — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $76,319/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $128,729/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,106 | 2,135 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 858 | 1,309 |
| Average professor pay | $11,615/mo | $9,476/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,208 | $28,451 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Jersey City, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1865 | 1872 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 6.1% |
| Men | 44% | 41% |
| Women | 56% | 59% |
| White students | 52% | 16% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 18% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 43% |
| Asian students | 12% | 7% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 11% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 29% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.1% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,714/yr | $7,315/yr |
| Endowment | $66.8M | $43.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,409 | 654 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,430/yr | $11,160/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,300/yr | $6,434/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 449 | 268 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.9M | $3.4M |
| Athletics budget | $17.0M | $8.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.0M | $8.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $129,498 | $61,475 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.