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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 5,610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #415 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $52,598 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $52,598 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $15,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $30,720 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $37,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 7,167 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 6,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 2% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 32% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (5,610 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 247.2% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($52,598.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($52,598.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Widener University-Main Campus ($13,097 vs. $30,720)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 19.5% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($13,000 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 291.4% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($37,458 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at Widener University Main Campus (1032) is 22 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Widener University-Main Campus students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Widener University-Main Campus (84%)
UNH Manchester vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Widener University Main Campus (55% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $6,200 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,300)
- Widener University Main Campus and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus and UNH Manchester graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/