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Overview |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 508 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hampshire.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,714 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,714 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,432 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,087 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,835 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,090 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 1,440 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,531 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Hampshire College | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Hampshire College | 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 Hampshire College based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 508 students)
Hampshire College vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hampshire College or Rivier College?
- Hampshire College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($52,714.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Hampshire College than Rivier College ($52,714.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hampshire College than Rivier College ($24,087 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 0.5% lower than costs at Hampshire College ($14,362 vs. $14,432)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampshire College than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampshire College students is 108% larger than aid received Rivier College ($44,835 vs. $21,554)
Hampshire College vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hampshire College or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Hampshire College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Hampshire College (68.9%)
Hampshire College vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hampshire 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 Hampshire College.
- The graduation rate at Hampshire College is higher than Rivier College (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Hampshire College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,100)
- Hampshire College students graduate with a $1,924 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($23,531 vs. $25,455)
- Hampshire College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($243 vs. $263)
- More Hampshire College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/