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Overview |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #295 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $30,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $28,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 3,636 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 2,857 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 6% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,919 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 183.8% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at DeSales University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($43,000.00 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 DeSales University ($13,097 vs. $30,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 6.2% lower than costs at DeSales University ($13,000 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 200.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($28,789 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 44 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than DeSales University (78.6%)
UNH Manchester vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or DeSales 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 DeSales University and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $2,200 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/