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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 51% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 2,551 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 143.7% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Rivier College ($35,515.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Rivier College ($17,123 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 17.6% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,362 vs. $16,896)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston as Rivier College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 94.1% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($21,554 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at University of Massachusetts-Boston is higher than Rivier College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,800 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,400)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $3,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $25,455)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($228 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/