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Overview |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Plymouth | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | 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
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,551 students)
Plymouth vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 198.6% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Rivier College than Plymouth State University ($35,445.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Rivier College ($20,321 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 21.6% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,810 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Plymouth State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 132.1% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($21,554 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or Plymouth .
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Plymouth vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Rivier College (59% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/