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Overview |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Temple?
- Rivier College is 75.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Rivier College than Temple University ($35,445.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Rivier College ($23,935 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 9% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,362 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 86.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($21,554 vs. $11,575)
Rivier College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Temple (79.7%)
Rivier College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Temple? 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 Temple and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Rivier College (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/