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Overview |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Union, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,879 | 13,352 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #696 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | kean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,508 | $11,135 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,508 | $18,785 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,943 | $16,592 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,227 | $11,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,763 | $12,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 12,142 | ||
| Admitted | 1,430 | 9,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 76.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1020/1198 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2025 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Kean | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kean University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (13,352 students vs. 2,879 students)
Rivier College vs. Kean Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Kean?
- Rivier College is 227.9% more expensive to attend than Kean for in-state tuition ($36,508.00 vs. $11,135.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.3% higher at Rivier College than Kean University ($36,508.00 vs. $18,785.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kean University than Rivier College ($11,593 vs. $28,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 11% lower than costs at Kean University ($14,943 vs. $16,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Kean University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 75.3% larger than aid received Kean University ($22,763 vs. $12,982)
Rivier College vs. Kean Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Kean? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kean or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Kean (76.9%)
Rivier College vs. Kean Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Kean? 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 Kean and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Kean is higher than Rivier College (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates of Rivier College and Kean have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($46,400 vs. $46,400)
- Kean University students graduate with a $455 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,455)
- Kean graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kean students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/