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UofSC University of Maine Clemson URI UVM Coastal Carolina UConn UMass CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman| University of New Hampshire Main Campus | College of Charleston | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,626 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,290 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,314 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,762 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,831 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 81% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,887 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 18,144 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 61% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | CofC | ||
| 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 CofC based on total student enrollment (13,626 students vs. 11,729 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or CofC?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 24% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at CofC than University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($36,398.00 vs. $35,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($20,806 vs. $24,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 5.4% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($13,314 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than College of Charleston (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 41% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($13,831 vs. $9,811)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 32 points higher than at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (1109)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (3.58)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than CofC (72%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or CofC? 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 CofC and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than College of Charleston (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $7,100 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/