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Overview |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #190 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1400 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $253 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Lewis and Clark?
- Lewis & Clark College is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($59,250.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Lewis and Clark than Rivier College ($59,250.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Lewis and Clark ($28,983 vs. $35,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 0.2% lower than costs at Lewis & Clark College ($14,362 vs. $14,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 77.1% larger than aid received Rivier College ($38,167 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Lewis and Clark (68.6%)
Rivier College vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Lewis and Clark is higher than Rivier College (73% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $4,500 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $46,400)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $955 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,455)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/