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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,364 | 2,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,016 | $36,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,016 | $36,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,892 | $14,943 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,025 | $28,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,446 | $22,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 425 | 1,749 | ||
| Admitted | 259 | 1,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 57.5% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 750/933 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 96% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | 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
- Rivier College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,879 students vs. 1,364 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 114.6% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($36,508.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.6% higher at Rivier College than Gallaudet University ($36,508.00 vs. $17,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Rivier College ($15,025 vs. $28,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gallaudet University are 0.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($14,892 vs. $14,943)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Gallaudet University (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gallaudet University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Rivier College ($24,446 vs. $22,763)
Gallaudet University vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Gallaudet University .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Gallaudet University (60.9%)
Gallaudet University vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Gallaudet University is higher than Rivier College (41% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $8,914 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $25,455)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($171 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/