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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 90% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $143 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 807 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Plaza College?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Plaza College ($15,000.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Southern New Hampshire University ($17,178 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 68.6% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($7,000 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Southern New Hampshire University (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plaza College students is 53.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($6,822 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Plaza College (30%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Plaza 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 Plaza College and Southern New Hampshire University.
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $4,901 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($13,915 vs. $18,816)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($143 vs. $194)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/