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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $373 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 1% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 856 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Peirce College?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Peirce College ($15,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than Southern New Hampshire University ($9,621 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 85.1% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($6,376 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peirce College students is 94.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($8,639 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Peirce 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 Peirce College and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Peirce College (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Peirce College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $17,309 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $36,125)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $179 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($194 vs. $373)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/