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CCSU WestConn SCSU Western New England University UConn RIC Roger Williams University University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Endicott College KSC USJ UHart| Eastern Connecticut State University | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 8% |
Students |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 51% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,551 students)
ECSU vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 447.8% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 265.2% higher at Rivier College than Eastern Connecticut State University ($35,445.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rivier College ($18,628 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 12.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($14,362 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 96.1% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($21,554 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or ECSU .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Rivier College (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University and Rivier College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,455)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/