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Overview |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 51% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,551 students)
SCSU vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Rivier College?
- Rivier College is 447.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($35,445.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at Rivier College than Southern Connecticut State University ($35,445.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Rivier College ($18,712 vs. $28,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 2% lower than costs at Rivier College ($14,076 vs. $14,362)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Southern Connecticut State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rivier College students is 194.9% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($21,554 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or SCSU .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU or Rivier 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 Rivier College and SCSU.
- The graduation rate at SCSU is higher than Rivier College (44% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Rivier College earn on average $600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,205 lower median federal student loan debt than Rivier College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,455)
- SCSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Rivier College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Rivier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/