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Overview |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Rivier College?
- Alma College is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Alma College than Rivier College ($45,346.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Rivier College ($23,995 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 13.8% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,624 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 61.2% larger than aid received Rivier College ($34,736 vs. $21,554)
Alma College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Alma College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Rivier College (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/