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Overview |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| 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 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
NEC | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 51% | ||
Campus |
NEC | 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
- New England College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,551 students)
NEC vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Rivier College?
- New England College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at NEC than Rivier College ($40,178.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than NEC ($28,983 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 17% lower than costs at New England College ($14,362 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 35.8% larger than aid received Rivier College ($29,272 vs. $21,554)
NEC vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
NEC vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC 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 NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Rivier College (38% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $7,000 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/