Carlow vs Rivier
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PACatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Rivier UniversityNashua, NHCatholic college
At a glance
- Carlow lists Mass once a week; Rivier lists Mass 3 times a week.
- Carlow has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 52% at Rivier.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Carlow has the lower price after aid: $19,517 a year, against $25,106 at Rivier.
- The average price after aid is lower at Carlow: $20,786 a year, against $28,082 at Rivier.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FSacramental life: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
3 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Nashua, NH
Setting
City
City
Students
2,310
2,879
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
83%
Average SAT
1080
1070
Graduation rate
60%
52%
First-year retention
84%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,786
$28,082
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,901
$23,321
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,748
$23,978
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,517
$25,106
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,601
$27,352
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,214
$31,359
Median debt
$25,500
$26,956
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,051
$52,248
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.