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Overview |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $194 |
Diversity |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 34% |
Students |
SHU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 93% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than SHU based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 10,721 students)
SHU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Sacred Heart University is 208.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 208.7% higher at SHU than Southern New Hampshire University ($46,310.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than SHU ($32,043 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 48.5% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($11,800 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sacred Heart University students is 339.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($19,484 vs. $4,434)
SHU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU 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 SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than SHU graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SHU graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/