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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.8 | ||
| 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 | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 8% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 686 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Paul Smith's College?
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is 113.4% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($32,012.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.4% higher at Paul Smith's College than Southern New Hampshire University ($32,012.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Southern New Hampshire University ($25,056 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 31.7% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($11,800 vs. $15,546)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students is 453.6% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($24,545 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Paul Smith's College (84.9%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Paul Smith's College? 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 Paul Smith's College and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $36,700)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Paul Smith's College graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Paul Smith's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/