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Overview |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 13,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $4,974 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $10,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 22,455 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 12,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 55.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | |||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $105 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Lehman?
- Rivier College is 411.5% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at Rivier College than CUNY Lehman College ($35,445.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Rivier College ($4,974 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 24.8% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,362 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 107% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($21,554 vs. $10,412)
Rivier College vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lehman (55.3%)
Rivier College vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Rivier College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $15,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($10,200 vs. $25,455)
- Lehman graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($105 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/