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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 0% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | - | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | Open | ||
| 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $111 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 15% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | - | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | TESC | ||
| 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 TESC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 8,248 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or TESC?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 103.5% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Southern New Hampshire University than Thomas Edison State College ($15,000.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 131.2% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($5,103 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Thomas Edison State College (64% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern New Hampshire University students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($4,434 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or Southern New Hampshire University .
Southern New Hampshire University vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or TESC? 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 TESC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $11,400 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $46,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $8,066 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($10,750 vs. $18,816)
- TESC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($111 vs. $194)
- More TESC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/