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Overview |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 2,427 students)
Rivier College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Rivier College is 401.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.7% higher at Rivier College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($35,445.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Rivier College ($15,310 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 1.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($14,362 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than SUNY College at Potsdam (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 85.3% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($21,554 vs. $11,632)
Rivier College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Rivier College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-Potsdam is higher than Rivier College (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,455)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/