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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $274 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 1% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 3,082 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 59.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($23,900.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.3% higher at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern New Hampshire University ($23,900.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern New Hampshire University ($10,022 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 29% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($9,150 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 432% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($23,589 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (61% vs. 9%)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates. ($194 vs. $274)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/