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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Rosemont College Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Albright College KSC Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Penn State Greater Allegheny| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Alvernia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 996/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 158.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Alvernia University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($39,100.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Alvernia University ($18,923 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 6.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($14,030 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 229.3% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($25,757 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 12 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Alvernia University (59%)
UNH Manchester vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $8,500 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and UNH Manchester graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/