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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 82% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 2% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| 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 Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 875 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Southern New Hampshire University ($24,318.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Southern New Hampshire University ($16,594 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 10% lower than costs at Penn State Worthington Scranton ($11,800 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Southern New Hampshire University (82% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Worthington Scranton students is 144.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($10,823 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Penn State Worthington Scranton (94%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 State Worthington Scranton and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Penn State Worthington Scranton earn on average $8,900 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,818)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($194 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/