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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus University of North Dakota KSC NDSU Saint Anselm College Bridgewater State| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Minot State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Minot, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 2,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #726 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | minotstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $7,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $7,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $5,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 91% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 498 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 464 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 992/1178 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,725 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | MSU | ||
| 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
- Minot State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,777 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or MSU?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 111.4% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.5% higher at UNH Manchester than Minot State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minot State University than UNH Manchester ($12,360 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minot State University are 108.5% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($7,180 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Minot State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 41.1% larger than aid received Minot State University ($7,822 vs. $5,542)
UNH Manchester vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 11 points higher than at MSU (999)
- Accepted freshman MSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UNH Manchester vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or MSU? 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 MSU and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Minot State University (55% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $8,100 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,200)
- Minot State University students graduate with a $8,275 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($18,725 vs. $27,000)
- MSU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/