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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.08 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 10% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 3,872 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Plymouth?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at Plymouth than Southern New Hampshire University ($22,250.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Southern New Hampshire University ($20,321 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 0.1% lower than costs at Plymouth State University ($11,800 vs. $11,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Southern New Hampshire University (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Plymouth State University students is 109.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($9,286 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Southern New Hampshire University (96.4%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Plymouth State University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/