Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WPI Union College Wheaton College Holy Cross Bard College Stonehill College Ithaca College UMass Brandeis University University of Bridgeport Assumption College UMass Dartmouth| Clark University | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | rivier.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $35,445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Clark University | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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
- Clark University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (3,770 students vs. 2,551 students)
Clark University vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Rivier College?
- Clark University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Clark University than Rivier College ($52,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Clark University ($28,983 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 28.6% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,164 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Clark University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 37.9% larger than aid received Rivier College ($29,716 vs. $21,554)
Clark University vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Clark University .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Rivier College (80% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/