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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus RIC Providence Southern New Hampshire University UConn UD Quinnipiac University of Maine UMass University at Albany- SUNY UMass Dartmouth University of Connecticut-Stamford| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | University of Rhode Island | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | URI | ||
| 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
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or URI?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 11.5% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at UNH Manchester than University of Rhode Island ($34,010.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than URI ($18,923 vs. $20,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 10.2% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,584 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 69.5% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,257 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 67 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than URI (76.4%)
UNH Manchester vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or URI? 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 URI and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $2,900 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/