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Overview |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Lincoln University, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,879 | 1,848 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | lincoln.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,508 | $8,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,508 | $14,852 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,943 | $11,060 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,227 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,763 | $14,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 5,987 | ||
| Admitted | 1,430 | 4,692 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $35,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $31,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $325 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Lincoln University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (2,879 students vs. 1,848 students)
Rivier College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania?
- Rivier College is 310.2% more expensive to attend than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,508.00 vs. $8,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.8% higher at Rivier College than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($36,508.00 vs. $14,852.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania than Rivier College ($12,910 vs. $28,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania are 35.1% lower than costs at Rivier College ($11,060 vs. $14,943)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College as Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Lincoln University of Pennsylvania ($22,763 vs. $14,386)
Rivier College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln University of Pennsylvania or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania (78.4%)
Rivier College vs. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Lincoln University of Pennsylvania? 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 Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is higher than Rivier College (40% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $35,100)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $6,045 lower median federal student loan debt than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,455 vs. $31,500)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Lincoln University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($263 vs. $325)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/