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LHU Endicott College Temple Colby-Sawyer Anna Maria College Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Rivier College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Penn College?
- Rivier College is 129.4% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.8% higher at Rivier College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($35,445.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Rivier College ($23,030 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 18.4% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,130 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 197.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($21,554 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Rivier College .
Rivier College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Rivier College (42% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $3,955 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,455)
- Penn College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/