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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 37% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Arcadia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than Arcadia based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 3,026 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 199.2% more expensive to attend than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $15,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at Arcadia than University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($46,430.00 vs. $34,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than Arcadia ($24,507 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 8.2% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,676 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 127.9% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($30,934 vs. $13,573)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 5 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Arcadia University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $6,900 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia University and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia 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/