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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $263 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 8% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,551 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 136.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Rivier College than Southern New Hampshire University ($35,445.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Southern New Hampshire University ($28,983 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 21.7% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,800 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 386.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($21,554 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Rivier College (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates of Southern New Hampshire University and Rivier College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,639 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,455)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($194 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/