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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 85% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
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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 | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $148 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 7% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,425 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or GSC?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 99% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Granite State College ($15,000.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Southern New Hampshire University ($11,850 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 20.1% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($9,828 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Granite State College than Southern New Hampshire University (85% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Granite State College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($5,318 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or GSC? 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 GSC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Granite State College (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $9,900 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $4,432 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $18,816)
- GSC graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($148 vs. $194)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC 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/