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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
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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 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $144 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Staten Island based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 10,248 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Staten Island?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 116.5% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($15,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southern New Hampshire University ($7,217 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 70% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($11,800 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY College of Staten Island students is 81.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($8,061 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $4,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $18,816)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($144 vs. $194)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/