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Overview |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 50% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,775 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 100.7% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at UNH Manchester than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,010.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than LGCNHS ($18,923 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 36.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($11,000 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (94% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 27.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($7,822 vs. $6,133)
UNH Manchester vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or UNH Manchester .
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
UNH Manchester vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and UNH Manchester.
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $2,000 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/