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Overview |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
| Location | North Manchester, IN | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,217 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manchester.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,504 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,504 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,024 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,535 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,871 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,906 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| 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 |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Manchester University | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Manchester University | 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 Manchester University based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,217 students)
Manchester University vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manchester University or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Manchester University for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at Rivier College than Manchester University ($35,445.00 vs. $34,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Rivier College ($18,024 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manchester University are 34.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($10,694 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 32.4% larger than aid received Rivier College ($28,535 vs. $21,554)
Manchester University vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manchester University or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Manchester University .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Manchester University vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manchester University 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 Manchester University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Rivier College (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Manchester University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,100)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Manchester University graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Manchester University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/