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Overview |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 94% |
Admission |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| 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 | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $357 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,108 students)
Rivier College vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or St. Augustine's College?
- Rivier College is 223.2% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223.2% higher at Rivier College than Saint Augustines College ($35,445.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Augustines College than Rivier College ($20,081 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 60.6% lower than costs at Rivier College ($8,942 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Saint Augustines College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 83.1% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($21,554 vs. $11,769)
Rivier College vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Rivier College vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Rivier College is higher than Saint Augustines College (32% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $18,100 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $28,300)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $9,165 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $34,620)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($263 vs. $357)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/