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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Wayne, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 9,070 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | wpunj.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $14,192 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $23,192 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $12,967 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 6,464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| SAT Range | 990/1345 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $253 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 3% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | William Paterson University of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than William Paterson University of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 9,070 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or William Paterson University of New Jersey?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than William Paterson University of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Southern New Hampshire University ($23,192.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Southern New Hampshire University ($12,967 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 11.5% lower than costs at William Paterson University of New Jersey ($11,800 vs. $13,160)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Paterson University of New Jersey than Southern New Hampshire University (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 146.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($10,919 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or William Paterson University of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Paterson University of New Jersey or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at William Paterson University of New Jersey (2.97)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than William Paterson University of New Jersey (91.5%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. William Paterson University of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or William Paterson University of New Jersey? 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 William Paterson University of New Jersey and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than William Paterson University of New Jersey (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from William Paterson University of New Jersey earn on average $100 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($46,500 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $5,684 lower median federal student loan debt than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($18,816 vs. $24,500)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates. ($194 vs. $253)
- More William Paterson University of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/