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Overview |
UNH | Ship | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
UNH | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UNH | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UNH | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNH | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 5,162 students)
UNH vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or Ship?
- University of New Haven is 345.2% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 324.1% higher at UNH than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($42,610.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than UNH ($21,462 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 61.3% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,538 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 262.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,556 vs. $7,593)
UNH vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or UNH .
- The average SAT score at University of New Haven (1066) is 87 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming UNH students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman UNH students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Ship (3.23)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Ship (87.8%)
UNH vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH or Ship? 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 Ship and UNH.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of New Haven (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $5,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/