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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 10% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | CSE | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,122 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 119.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.3% higher at CSE than Southern New Hampshire University ($32,900.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Southern New Hampshire University ($21,689 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 8% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($11,800 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 574.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($29,905 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than CSE (71.9%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or CSE? 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 CSE and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than CSE graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than CSE graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/