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Overview |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 64% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $194 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 34% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Delaware State University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 5,826 students)
Delaware State University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at Delaware State University than Southern New Hampshire University ($16,960.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Southern New Hampshire University ($11,886 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 19.6% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($11,800 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware State University than Southern New Hampshire University (76% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware State University students is 213.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($13,881 vs. $4,434)
Delaware State University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Delaware State University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University or Southern New Hampshire University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Southern New Hampshire University and Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Delaware State University (61% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,600)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $9,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $28,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($194 vs. $294)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/