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Overview |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 99% |
Admission |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bates based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Rivier College?
- Bates College is 72.3% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.3% higher at Bates than Rivier College ($61,066.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Rivier College ($27,491 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 19.9% lower than costs at Bates College ($14,362 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Bates College (99% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 138.5% larger than aid received Rivier College ($51,414 vs. $21,554)
Bates vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Bates .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates 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 Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Rivier College (92% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $29,300 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $46,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $11,005 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($14,450 vs. $25,455)
- Bates graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($149 vs. $263)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/