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Henniker, NH · Nashua, NH
| New England College | Rivier University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,972/yr | $28,082/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,598/yr | $23,321/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $26,956 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $24,340/yr | $23,978/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $26,238/yr | $25,106/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,741/yr | $27,352/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,249/yr | $31,359/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $17,526/yr | $15,636/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,500/yr | $13,060/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,000/yr | $2,450/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $59,350/yr | $53,499/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,938/yr | $39,488/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,938/yr | $39,488/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 36% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1055–1175 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1070 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,841 | 1,749 |
| Students accepted | 2,720 | 1,430 |
| Students who enrolled | 234 | 292 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.6% | 20% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 35% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,092/yr | $52,248/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,889–$60,577 | $35,475–$70,095 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 31% | 62% |
| White students graduating | 42% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 26% | 20% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 25% | 46% |
| Asian students graduating | 25% | 33% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $31,050/yr | $54,599/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 29% | 45% |
| Pell students who graduate | 28% | 36% |
| First-gen students who finish | 27% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 19% | 44% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $32,390/yr | $47,442/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% | Health Professions 60% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Health Professions — 60% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Health and Medical Administrative Services — $133,010/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,598/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7% | 6.7% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,022 | 1,231 |
| Students per professor | 8 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,243 | 1,525 |
| Average professor pay | $7,656/mo | $8,174/mo |
| Full-time professors | 14% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $28,690 | $62,990 |
| Setting | Rural (distant) | City (small) |
| Location | Henniker, NH | Nashua, NH |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1946 | 1933 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4% | 0% |
| Men | 43% | 27% |
| Women | 57% | 73% |
| White students | 60% | 72% |
| Black students | 8.2% | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Asian students | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other / not reported | 15% | 4.5% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 46% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 21% |
| Students age 25+ | 19% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $5,395/yr | $7,547/yr |
| Endowment | $35.5M | $41.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 815 | 495 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,766/yr | $8,604/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,776/yr | $6,856/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 377 | 321 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.8M | $2.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.8M | $2.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $55,366 | $21,821 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.