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Overview |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1370 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 880 students)
Rivier College vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Bennington than Rivier College ($60,648.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Bennington ($28,983 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 23.4% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,362 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Bennington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 128.2% larger than aid received Rivier College ($49,183 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Rivier College vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Rivier College (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/