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Overview |
Rivier College | EC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | |||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | EC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Rivier College | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | EC | ||
| 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 657 students)
Rivier College vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or EC?
- Rivier College is 0.5% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Rivier College than Elmira College ($35,445.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Rivier College ($24,040 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 7.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($13,388 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Rivier College ($27,091 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Rivier College .
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Rivier College vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or EC? 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 EC and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Rivier College (60% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $400 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/