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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 30% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 2,077 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Berks?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than Penn State Berks ($34,430.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($21,728 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 13.1% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,676 vs. $14,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than Penn State Berks (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 59.2% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($13,573 vs. $8,528)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 131 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Berks (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $53,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks 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/