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Overview |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,879 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,508 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,508 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,943 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,227 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,763 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 1,430 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rivier College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,879 students vs. 1,507 students)
Rivier College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Newberry College?
- Rivier College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($36,508.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Rivier College than Newberry College ($36,508.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Rivier College ($20,941 vs. $28,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 16.3% lower than costs at Rivier College ($12,850 vs. $14,943)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Rivier College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Rivier College ($23,249 vs. $22,763)
Rivier College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Rivier College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Newberry College is higher than Rivier College (35% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $34,700)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/