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Overview |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 114.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at UNH Manchester than SUNY at Albany ($34,860.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than University at Albany- SUNY ($13,097 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 24.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,000 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 1.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($9,747 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 81 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
UNH Manchester vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $2,500 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $53,300)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY 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/