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Overview |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Columbia College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,551 students)
Columbia College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at Rivier College than Columbia College Chicago ($35,445.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than Rivier College ($28,387 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 25.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,362 vs. $18,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago as Rivier College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 19.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($21,554 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Columbia College .
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Columbia College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Rivier College (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,300)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/