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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn Endicott College Colby-Sawyer SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Anna Maria College| Western Connecticut State University | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 99% |
Admission |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2023 |
Academics |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 51% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Rivier College | ||
| 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,551 students)
WestConn vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 448.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Rivier College than Western Connecticut State University ($35,445.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Rivier College ($15,862 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 1.4% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,362 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Western Connecticut State University (99% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 138% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($21,554 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or WestConn .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Rivier College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,455)
- WestConn 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 WestConn students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/