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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | Open | ||
| 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 | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $112 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 2% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Excelsior University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 15,833 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Excelsior University?
- Southern New Hampshire University is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Excelsior University ($15,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Excelsior University (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern New Hampshire University students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($4,434 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Excelsior 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 Excelsior University and Southern New Hampshire University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $7,946 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($10,870 vs. $18,816)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($112 vs. $194)
- More Excelsior University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/