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Overview |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 62% |
Admission |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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, 2024 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $219 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 8% |
Students |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | RIC | ||
| 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
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 2,551 students)
Rivier College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or RIC?
- Rivier College is 273.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Rivier College than Rhode Island College ($35,445.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Rivier College ($11,014 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 7.1% lower than costs at Rivier College ($13,414 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Rhode Island College (99% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 186% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($21,554 vs. $7,537)
Rivier College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Rivier College .
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Rivier College (84.5%)
Rivier College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or RIC? 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 RIC and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Rivier College (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $4,400 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,255 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,455)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/