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Overview |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Rock Island, IL | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,349 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #301 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | augustana.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,766 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,766 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,782 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,660 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,946 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,965 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Augustana | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Augustana | 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 Augustana based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 2,349 students)
Augustana vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Rivier College?
- Augustana College is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($47,766.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Augustana than Rivier College ($47,766.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana College than Rivier College ($24,660 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana College are 21.9% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,782 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Augustana College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 62.1% larger than aid received Rivier College ($34,946 vs. $21,554)
Augustana vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Augustana .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Augustana (61.2%)
Augustana vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Augustana 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 Augustana.
- The graduation rate at Augustana is higher than Rivier College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Augustana College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/