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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Misericordia University | ||
| 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,242 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.3% higher at Misericordia University than Southern New Hampshire University ($34,100.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Southern New Hampshire University ($27,033 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 25.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,800 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 418.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($23,008 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/