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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus RU KSC UVA St. Andrews University Saint Anselm College| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | The University of Virginia's College at Wise | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #750 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | UVa-Wise | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,704 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or UVa-Wise?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 150.8% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at UNH Manchester than The University of Virginia's College at Wise ($34,010.00 vs. $25,419.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than UNH Manchester ($9,923 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 25.6% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($11,919 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 82.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($14,299 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 68 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Accepted freshman UVa-Wise students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
UNH Manchester vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $11,200 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $6,173 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($20,827 vs. $27,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/