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Overview |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| 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 | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $331 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | JCSU | ||
| 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 JCSU based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,093 students)
Rivier College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or JCSU?
- Rivier College is 102.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.8% higher at Rivier College than Johnson C Smith University ($35,445.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Rivier College ($20,045 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 102.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($7,100 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Johnson C Smith University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 66.9% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($21,554 vs. $12,911)
Rivier College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Rivier College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Rivier College (37% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $16,100 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $30,300)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $6,595 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,455 vs. $32,050)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/