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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon URI ASU| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #259 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 81% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $216 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or JMU?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 91.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at UNH Manchester than James Madison University ($34,860.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than JMU ($13,097 vs. $26,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,584 vs. $13,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than James Madison University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 114.8% larger than aid received James Madison University ($9,570 vs. $4,456)
UNH Manchester vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 124 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than JMU (76.2%)
UNH Manchester vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or JMU? 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 JMU and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $7,000 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $53,300)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($20,899 vs. $27,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH Manchester students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/