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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 39,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | capella.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $14,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $14,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $6,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $14,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $6,637 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 57% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 35:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $28,056 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $290 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 83% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 16% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 100% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Capella University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Capella University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 39,727 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Capella University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Capella University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Capella University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Capella University ($15,000.00 vs. $14,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capella University than Southern New Hampshire University ($14,935 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capella University are 88.2% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($6,270 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Capella University (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capella University students is 49.7% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($6,637 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Capella University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capella University or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Capella University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Capella 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 Capella University and Southern New Hampshire University.
- Graduates from Capella University earn on average $24,000 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $9,240 lower median federal student loan debt than Capella University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $28,056)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Capella University graduates. ($194 vs. $290)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capella University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/