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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | mariacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $15,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $15,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $17,537 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $8,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 50% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 162 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| 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 | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $20,118 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $208 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 89% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 21% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Maria College of Albany | ||
| 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 Maria College of Albany based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 805 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Maria College of Albany Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Maria College of Albany?
- Maria College of Albany is 6.5% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($15,980.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.5% higher at Maria College of Albany than Southern New Hampshire University ($15,980.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Maria College of Albany than Southern New Hampshire University ($17,537 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Maria College of Albany are 24.5% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($9,480 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Maria College of Albany (64% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maria College of Albany students is 98.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($8,818 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Maria College of Albany Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Maria College of Albany? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maria College of Albany or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Maria College of Albany (2.5)
- Maria College of Albany has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Southern New Hampshire University (96.4%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Maria College of Albany Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Maria College of Albany? 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 Maria College of Albany and Southern New Hampshire University.
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Maria College of Albany graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $43,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $1,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($18,816 vs. $20,118)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Maria College of Albany graduates. ($194 vs. $208)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maria College of Albany students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/