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Overview |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,348 | 184,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,665 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,665 | $15,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,468 | $12,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,129 | $33,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,782 | $4,557 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 67% |
Admission |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 32,176 | 45,127 | ||
| Admitted | 23,660 | 43,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $194 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 34% |
Students |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 93% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than DePaul based on total student enrollment (184,099 students vs. 21,348 students)
DePaul vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Southern New Hampshire University?
- DePaul University is 182.6% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($43,665.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at DePaul than Southern New Hampshire University ($43,665.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePaul University than Southern New Hampshire University ($32,129 vs. $33,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 44.3% lower than costs at DePaul University ($12,800 vs. $18,468)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePaul University than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePaul University students is 509.7% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($27,782 vs. $4,557)
DePaul vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul 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 DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than DePaul (73.5%)
DePaul vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul 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 DePaul.
- The graduation rate at DePaul is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from DePaul University earn on average $10,500 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $4,516 lower median federal student loan debt than DePaul graduates. ($18,816 vs. $23,332)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than DePaul graduates. ($194 vs. $241)
- More DePaul graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/