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Overview |
UNH | SU | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | SU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 13% |
Students |
UNH | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UNH | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 4,260 students)
UNH vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or SU?
- University of New Haven is 26.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at UNH than Shenandoah University ($42,610.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than UNH ($26,143 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 65.7% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,230 vs. $18,608)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 17.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($27,556 vs. $23,467)
UNH vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 61 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming UNH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than SU (80.4%)
UNH vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or SU? 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 SU and UNH.
- The graduation rate at UNH is higher than Shenandoah University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $4,000 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More UNH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/