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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 0% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | - | ||
| Admitted | 307 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or LHU?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 96.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.7% higher at UNH Manchester than Lock Haven University ($34,010.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 44.6% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($10,350 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Lock Haven University (94% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($7,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 62 points higher than at LHU (948)
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
UNH Manchester vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or LHU? 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 LHU and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Lock Haven University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,200 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,100)
- Lock Haven University and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lock Haven 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 LHU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/