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Overview |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 86% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Hampton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hampton University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Hampton University?
- Rivier College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Rivier College than Hampton University ($35,445.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Hampton University ($28,983 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 10.6% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,986 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Hampton University (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 57.2% larger than aid received Hampton University ($21,554 vs. $13,710)
Rivier College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Rivier College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than Rivier College (55% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $500 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/