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Overview |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 64% |
Admission |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $194 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 34% |
Students |
SCSU | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 93% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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 SCSU based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 8,889 students)
SCSU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 131.8% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at SCSU than Southern New Hampshire University ($19,358.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Southern New Hampshire University ($18,712 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 19.3% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($11,800 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Connecticut State University than Southern New Hampshire University (81% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 64.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($7,308 vs. $4,434)
SCSU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- Accepted freshman SCSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $600 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,800)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $4,434 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($18,816 vs. $23,250)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More SCSU 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/