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Overview |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Dudley, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,403 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #926 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nichols.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,150 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,150 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,110 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,192 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,515 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,358 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 2,001 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 945/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Nichols | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Nichols based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,403 students)
Nichols vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nichols or Rivier College?
- Nichols College is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($37,150.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.8% higher at Nichols than Rivier College ($37,150.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nichols College than Rivier College ($27,192 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nichols College are 1.8% lower than costs at Rivier College ($14,110 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nichols College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nichols College students is 23% larger than aid received Rivier College ($26,515 vs. $21,554)
Nichols vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nichols or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Nichols .
- Nichols has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Nichols vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nichols or Rivier College? 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 Rivier College and Nichols.
- The graduation rate at Nichols is higher than Rivier College (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Nichols College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Nichols graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Nichols graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nichols students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/