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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $182 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 1% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 552 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 98% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at BBC than Southern New Hampshire University ($29,700.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Southern New Hampshire University ($16,176 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 61.6% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($7,300 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 346.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($19,782 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than BBC (65.2%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or BBC? 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 BBC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Clarks Summit University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $12,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $1,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $18,816)
- BBC graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($182 vs. $194)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/