- Rivier University is a private school while Plymouth State University (PSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- Rivier University has more expensive tuition of $37,791 than PSU ($25,498).
- Rivier University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.94% than PSU (78.79%).
- PSU is larger with 3,872 students than Rivier University (2,551 students).
| Rivier University View More Rivals | Plymouth State University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #8 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Nashua, NH | Location | Plymouth, NH |
| Known as | PSU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,791 | Undergraduate | $14,558 New Hampshire residents $25,498 out-of-state |
| $12,871 | Graduate | $18,350 New Hampshire residents $24,950 out-of-state |
| $17,373 | Financial Aid | $10,274 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 67.94% | Acceptance Rate | 78.79% |
| 17.19% | Yield | 20.98% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,551 | Total Students | 3,872 |
| 1,340 | Undergraduate | 3,308 |
| 1,211 | Graduate | 564 |
| 580 | Online Enrollment | 304 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $49,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 423) $7,903 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) $7,750 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 58 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 184 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 448 Full-time 276 Part-time |
| $65,811 for Faculties $57,068 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,638 for Faculties $55,808 Part-time |