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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | 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 Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Rivier College?
- Colby Sawyer College is 30.8% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.8% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Rivier College ($46,364.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Rivier College ($28,202 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 14% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($14,362 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 75.9% larger than aid received Rivier College ($37,913 vs. $21,554)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Colby-Sawyer .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer 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 Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Colby-Sawyer is higher than Rivier College (54% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,900)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer 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/