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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 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 | albertus.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | - | ||
| 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 | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | 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
- Rivier College is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Rivier College?
- Albertus Magnus College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Rivier College ($36,682.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albertus Magnus College than Rivier College ($27,469 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 4.8% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($14,362 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Albertus Magnus College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 20.7% larger than aid received Rivier College ($26,016 vs. $21,554)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Albertus Magnus College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than Rivier College (51% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $3,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $29,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/