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Overview |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,420 students)
Rivier College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at CHC than Rivier College ($38,950.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Rivier College ($25,357 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 19.7% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,000 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Chestnut Hill College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 35.9% larger than aid received Rivier College ($29,288 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Rivier College .
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Rivier College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or CHC? 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 CHC and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Rivier College (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $1,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,026 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,481)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/