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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,626 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #345 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,290 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,314 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,762 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,831 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,887 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 18,144 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 60% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 13,626 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or URI?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 9.9% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $14,116.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than University of Rhode Island ($35,290.00 vs. $33,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($20,964 vs. $24,762)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire Main Campus are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($13,314 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than University of New Hampshire Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 8% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($13,831 vs. $12,803)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 32 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have at the same average high school GPA (3.58) as students at URI (3.58)
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than URI (77.1%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or URI? 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 URI and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than University of Rhode Island (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $53,300)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI 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/