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UWM Stritch DePaul Endicott College Franklin University Carthage SHU Colby-Sawyer North Greenville University Anna Maria College Marian University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater| Rivier College | Concordia University Wisconsin | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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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 | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $247 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or CUW?
- Rivier College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Rivier College than Concordia University Wisconsin ($35,445.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Rivier College ($24,485 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 18.1% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,160 vs. $14,362)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College as Concordia University Wisconsin (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Wisconsin students is 8.9% larger than aid received Rivier College ($23,477 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than CUW (70.4%)
Rivier College vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or CUW? 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 CUW and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than Rivier College (58% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $300 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $1,530 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($23,925 vs. $25,455)
- CUW graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($247 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/