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Overview |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 99% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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 | Jan 1, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $263 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Pitzer | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Rivier College?
- Pitzer College is 70.1% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at Pitzer than Rivier College ($60,282.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Pitzer ($28,983 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 38.2% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,362 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Pitzer College (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 83.7% larger than aid received Rivier College ($39,594 vs. $21,554)
Pitzer vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Pitzer .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Rivier College (81% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $46,400)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $9,560 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $25,455)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($164 vs. $263)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/