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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 99% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Rivier College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Rivier College ($52,490.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($28,983 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 30.4% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,010 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Gustavus Adolphus College (99% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Rivier College ($32,808 vs. $21,554)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Rivier College (82% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/