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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 80% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $274 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 7% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 172 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 170% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 170% higher at PAFA than Southern New Hampshire University ($40,500.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than PAFA ($32,043 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 48.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($11,800 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts than Southern New Hampshire University (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 262.8% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($16,087 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $24,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $22,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,684 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($194 vs. $274)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/