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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 94% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 15% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 534 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at UNH Manchester than Southern New Hampshire University ($34,010.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Southern New Hampshire University ($18,923 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 26.8% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($11,800 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Southern New Hampshire University (94% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 76.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($7,822 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $6,900 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/