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Nashua, NH · Manchester, NH
| Rivier University | Saint Anselm College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,082/yr | $34,779/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,321/yr | $25,143/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,956 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,978/yr | $26,956/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,106/yr | $27,193/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,352/yr | $31,710/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,359/yr | $37,268/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,636/yr | $17,020/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,060/yr | $15,360/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,450/yr | $3,492/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,499/yr | $67,213/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $39,488/yr | $48,920/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $39,488/yr | $48,920/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 28% | 11% |
| Students taking federal loans | 70% | 69% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 83% | 78% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1055–1175 | 1110–1278 |
| SAT average | 1070 | 1201 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 24–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–34 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,749 | 4,165 |
| Students accepted | 1,430 | 3,262 |
| Students who enrolled | 292 | 572 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 80% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,248/yr | $73,371/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,475–$70,095 | $48,994–$103,001 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 84% |
| White students graduating | 55% | 80% |
| Black students graduating | 20% | 83% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 69% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,599/yr | $63,347/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 75% |
| Pell students who graduate | 36% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 48% | 74% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,442/yr | $69,503/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 60% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 26% · Health Professions 23% · Social Sciences 14% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 60% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 23% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Education — 5% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,598/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $79,609/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.7% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,231 | 2,087 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,525 | 17 |
| Average professor pay | $8,174/mo | $9,792/mo |
| Full-time professors | 31% | 66% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $62,990 | $123,136 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Nashua, NH | Manchester, NH |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1933 | 1889 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0% | 1% |
| Men | 27% | 41% |
| Women | 73% | 59% |
| White students | 72% | 83% |
| Black students | 9.5% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Asian students | 3.9% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 37% | 13% |
| Part-time students | 21% | 0.9% |
| Students age 25+ | 25% | 0.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,547/yr | $13,897/yr |
| Endowment | $41.5M | $213.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 495 | 1,958 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,604/yr | $10,590/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,856/yr | $5,930/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | 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 without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 321 | 639 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $2.6M | $10.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.6M | $11.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $21,821 | $117,608 |
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.