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Overview |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| 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 |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
CCS | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 51% | ||
Campus |
CCS | 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 CCS based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,517 students)
CCS vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Rivier College?
- College for Creative Studies is 35.5% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at CCS than Rivier College ($48,030.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than CCS ($28,983 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College for Creative Studies are 62.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($8,850 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than College for Creative Studies (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 12.8% larger than aid received Rivier College ($24,307 vs. $21,554)
CCS vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or CCS .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS 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 CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Rivier College (57% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $300 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/