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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Ursinus College Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus LVC WCU Penn State Abington University of Scranton| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Arcadia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 3,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $47,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $47,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $26,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $34,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 6,688 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 5,296 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 7.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1083/1310 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 214.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Arcadia than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($47,590.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Arcadia ($13,097 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 25% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($13,000 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 257.7% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($34,234 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 94 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
UNH Manchester vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (62% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $6,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia 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 Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/