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Overview |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Standish, ME | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #753 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjcme.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,586 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,586 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,936 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,625 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,987 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,472 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,190 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 960/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 40% | 34% |
Students |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,478 students)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Joseph's College of Maine or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine is 177.2% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($41,586.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Southern New Hampshire University ($41,586.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Southern New Hampshire University ($29,625 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 26.6% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's College of Maine ($11,800 vs. $14,936)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's College of Maine than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's College of Maine students is 508.6% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($26,987 vs. $4,434)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Saint Joseph's College of Maine (3.0)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (80.8%)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Saint Joseph's College of Maine (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,300)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's College of Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/