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Overview |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 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 | assumption.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 8% |
Students |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Rivier College?
- Assumption College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Assumption College than Rivier College ($46,680.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Assumption College than Rivier College ($28,911 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 1.4% lower than costs at Assumption College ($14,362 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 50.7% larger than aid received Rivier College ($32,492 vs. $21,554)
Assumption College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Assumption College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Assumption College (82.3%)
Assumption College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Rivier College (67% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/