- Both Rivier University and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) are private.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- Rivier University has more expensive tuition of $37,791 than SNHU ($16,450).
- Rivier University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.94% than SNHU (78.05%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than Rivier University (2,551 students).
| Rivier University View More Rivals | Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #10 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Nashua, NH | Location | Manchester, NH |
| Known as | SNHU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $37,791 | Undergraduate | $16,450 |
| $12,871 | Graduate | $20,469 |
| $17,373 | Financial Aid | $3,213 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 67.94% | Acceptance Rate | 78.05% |
| 17.19% | Yield | 53.93% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,551 | Total Students | 164,091 |
| 1,340 | Undergraduate | 140,865 |
| 1,211 | Graduate | 23,226 |
| 580 | Online Enrollment | 157,898 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 21% | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 62% |
| $49,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,200 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and 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: 1,934) $8,000 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 | 22 to 1 |
| 58 Full-time 146 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time |
| 195 Full-time 179 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time |
| $65,811 for Faculties $57,068 Part-time | Average Salary | $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time |