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Lawrenceville, NJ · Hoboken, NJ
| Rider University | Stevens Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $24,792/yr | $41,346/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,824/yr | $27,221/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,130 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,090/yr | $27,603/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,119/yr | $33,102/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,445/yr | $38,095/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,574/yr | $49,538/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $277/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,230/yr | $19,124/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,600/yr | $19,124/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,900/yr | $1,050/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $55,967/yr | $79,790/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,120/yr | $63,462/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,120/yr | $63,462/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 35% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 58% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 79% | 48% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1100–1320 | 1380–1505 |
| SAT average | 1227 | 1446 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–31 | 31–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 26–35 · Math 24–27 | English 31–35 · Math 28–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 9,069 | 14,170 |
| Students accepted | 7,201 | 6,156 |
| Students who enrolled | 806 | 1,024 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 18% | 40% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 87% |
| Freshmen who come back | 78% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,208/yr | $108,772/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,182–$84,492 | $82,965–$137,041 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 70% | 88% |
| White students graduating | 68% | 86% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 79% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 52% | 87% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,289/yr | $90,326/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 92% |
| Graduate on time | 54% | 71% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 82% |
| First-gen students who finish | 66% | 78% |
| Low-income students who finish | 67% | 76% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 3.3% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,671/yr | $100,949/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 31% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Psychology 10% | Engineering 45% · Computer & Information Sciences 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 31% of degrees | Engineering — 45% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 7% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $76,319/yr | Computer Engineering — $124,520/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 79% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,106 | 4,222 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 858 | 4,233 |
| Average professor pay | $11,615/mo | $17,610/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $65,208 | $117,032 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Lawrenceville, NJ | Hoboken, NJ |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1865 | 1870 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 3.5% |
| Men | 44% | 66% |
| Women | 56% | 34% |
| White students | 52% | 47% |
| Black students | 6.6% | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 17% |
| Asian students | 12% | 21% |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,714/yr | $14,681/yr |
| Endowment | $66.8M | $374.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,409 | 2,028 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,430/yr | $10,730/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,300/yr | $7,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| 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 III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 449 | 548 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.9M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $17.0M | $7.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $17.0M | $7.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $129,498 | $150,359 |
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.