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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 93% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 6% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,427 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 112.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at SUNY-Potsdam than Southern New Hampshire University ($16,980.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Southern New Hampshire University ($15,310 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 23.7% lower than costs at SUNY College at Potsdam ($11,800 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College at Potsdam than Southern New Hampshire University (93% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Potsdam students is 162.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($11,632 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY-Potsdam students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $7,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,100)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY-Potsdam graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More SUNY-Potsdam graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/