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Overview |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 81% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $270 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 11% |
Students |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Bard College?
- Bard College is 68.7% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Bard College than Rivier College ($59,800.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bard College than Rivier College ($25,214 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 19.6% lower than costs at Bard College ($14,362 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Bard College (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 148.6% larger than aid received Rivier College ($53,584 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Bard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Bard College (46.1%)
Rivier College vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Bard 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 Bard College and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Bard College is higher than Rivier College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,600)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $739 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,194)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($263 vs. $270)
- More Bard College 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/