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Overview |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Academics |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 8% |
Students |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SHU | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,551 students)
SHU vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Rivier College?
- Sacred Heart University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at SHU than Rivier College ($46,310.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than SHU ($28,983 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 22% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,362 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Rivier College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 10.6% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($21,554 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or SHU .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU or Rivier 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 Rivier College and SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Rivier College (68% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,455)
- SHU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/