Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Plymouth Westfield State University Salem State University Franklin Pierce University Bridgewater State Roger Williams University UNH Manchester Merrimack Southern New Hampshire University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer Fitchburg State| Keene State College | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | rivier.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $35,445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $263 |
Diversity |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
KSC | Rivier College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 51% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 2,551 students)
KSC vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 201.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Rivier College than Keene State College ($35,445.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Rivier College ($19,546 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keene State College are 6.1% lower than costs at Rivier College ($13,534 vs. $14,362)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College as Rivier College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 113.7% larger than aid received Keene State College ($21,554 vs. $10,085)
KSC vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or KSC .
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
KSC vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Rivier College (57% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $2,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $840 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,295)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($263 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/