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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 888 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 6.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($34,430.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($18,142 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 2.4% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($12,676 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than Penn State Lehigh Valley (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 37.3% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($13,573 vs. $9,886)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 90 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/