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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 245 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | pcad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $27,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,665 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $26,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $13,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 562 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $28,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 7% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 245 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design?
- Pennsylvania College of Art and Design is 85% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($27,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Southern New Hampshire University ($27,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Southern New Hampshire University ($26,649 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are 1.2% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($11,665 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Art and Design students is 194% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($13,038 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pennsylvania College of Art and Design or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (3.13)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (44.3%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Pennsylvania College of Art and Design? 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 Pennsylvania College of Art and Design and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $17,700 more per year than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $28,700)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Pennsylvania College of Art and Design graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/