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Overview |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
| Location | Durham, NH | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,953 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #353 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,520 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,430 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,507 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,573 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,016 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 18,281 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (13,953 students vs. 9,856 students)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or USD?
- University of New Hampshire Main Campus is 99.7% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($15,520.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.1% higher at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus than University of South Dakota ($34,430.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ($18,378 vs. $24,507)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 54.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire Main Campus ($8,224 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire Main Campus than University of South Dakota (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire Main Campus students is 115.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($13,573 vs. $6,308)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or University of New Hampshire-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire Main Campus (1109) is 60 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman University of New Hampshire-Main Campus students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (87%)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus or USD? 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 USD and University of New Hampshire-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is higher than University of South Dakota (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire Main Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $48,200)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of New Hampshire-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/