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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $268 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 5% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,310 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or LIM?
- LIM College is 98.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($29,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at LIM than Southern New Hampshire University ($29,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than LIM ($32,043 vs. $39,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 57.8% lower than costs at LIM College ($11,800 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by LIM College students is 157.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($11,409 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at LIM (2.9)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than LIM (83.8%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or LIM? 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 LIM and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than LIM College (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from LIM College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,184 lower median federal student loan debt than LIM graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than LIM graduates. ($194 vs. $268)
- More LIM graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/