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Overview |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Chatham | ||
| 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
- Rivier College is larger than than Chatham based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 2,387 students)
Rivier College vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Chatham?
- Chatham University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($40,625.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Chatham than Rivier College ($40,625.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Rivier College ($28,322 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 12.9% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,719 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 26.8% larger than aid received Rivier College ($27,330 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Rivier College vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Chatham is higher than Rivier College (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $4,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,455)
- Chatham graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/