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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Saratoga Springs, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 9,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | esc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $11,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $9,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $9,343 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 80% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $240 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 2% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State College | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 9,407 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. SUNY Empire State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY Empire State College?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 112.2% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at SUNY Empire State College 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 Empire State College than Southern New Hampshire University ($9,704 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 1.7% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($11,600 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than Southern New Hampshire University (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 110.7% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($9,343 vs. $4,434)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY Empire State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Empire State College or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. SUNY Empire State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or SUNY Empire State 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 SUNY Empire State College and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than SUNY Empire State College (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $400 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $46,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $4,434 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($18,816 vs. $23,250)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Empire State College graduates. ($194 vs. $240)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/