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URI Southern New Hampshire University SHU JMU Roger Williams University UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH Bryant University University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Endicott College KSC| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 62% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 8% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 20% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or RIC?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 59.8% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at UNH Manchester than Rhode Island College ($34,010.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than UNH Manchester ($11,014 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 11.6% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,414 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Rhode Island College (94% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 3.8% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($7,822 vs. $7,537)
UNH Manchester vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 97 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UNH Manchester vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or RIC? 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 RIC and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Rhode Island College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,300 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/