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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #613 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 4,572 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($34,430.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($22,096 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 18.2% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,676 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than Penn State Harrisburg (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 52.8% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($13,573 vs. $8,882)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 66 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/