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Overview |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,122 students)
Rivier College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or CSE?
- Rivier College is 7.7% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Rivier College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($35,445.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Rivier College ($21,689 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 12.7% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,744 vs. $14,362)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College as College of Saint Elizabeth (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 38.7% larger than aid received Rivier College ($29,905 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than CSE (71.9%)
Rivier College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or CSE? 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 CSE and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Rivier College (58% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,455)
- CSE graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/