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Overview |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,551 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rivier.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,445 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,445 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,362 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,983 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,554 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,629 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 1,376 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,455 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Rivier College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,551 students vs. 1,909 students)
Rivier College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rivier College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 27% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Willamette University than Rivier College ($45,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than Willamette University ($28,983 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 0.2% lower than costs at Rivier College ($14,340 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Rivier College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 28.5% larger than aid received Rivier College ($27,700 vs. $21,554)
Rivier College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rivier College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Rivier College .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Rivier College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rivier College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Rivier College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Rivier College (77% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $545 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,455 vs. $26,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/