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Overview |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,018 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #355 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wit.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,410 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,410 | $34,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,670 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,585 | $13,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,756 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,453 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 5,509 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,300 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 15% |
Students |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (4,018 students vs. 748 students)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wentworth Institute of Technology or UNH Manchester?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 166.7% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($40,410.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($40,410.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($13,097 vs. $35,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 43.6% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($13,000 vs. $18,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 106.4% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($19,756 vs. $9,570)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wentworth Institute of Technology or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Wentworth Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104) is 94 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Wentworth Institute of Technology (85.4%)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wentworth Institute of Technology or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $9,000 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $53,300)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wentworth Institute of Technology students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/