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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 96% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,031 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Cairn?
- Cairn University is 108.4% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($31,255.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at Cairn than Southern New Hampshire University ($31,255.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Southern New Hampshire University ($25,923 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 0.3% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($11,764 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cairn University than Southern New Hampshire University (96% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cairn University students is 314.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($18,376 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Cairn 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 Cairn (81%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Cairn is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $37,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Cairn graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Cairn graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Cairn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/