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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 69% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn 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 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $222 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 2% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 4,241 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Penn College than Southern New Hampshire University ($23,190.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Southern New Hampshire University ($23,030 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 2.8% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($11,800 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Southern New Hampshire University (69% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 63.6% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($7,254 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn 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 Penn College and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $2,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $21,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($194 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/