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Overview |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | New London, NH | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colby-sawyer.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,364 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,364 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,368 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,202 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,913 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,751 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,366 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 73% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 34% |
Students |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Colby-Sawyer | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 943 students)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colby-Sawyer or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Colby Sawyer College is 209.1% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($46,364.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.1% higher at Colby-Sawyer than Southern New Hampshire University ($46,364.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than Southern New Hampshire University ($28,202 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 38.7% lower than costs at Colby Sawyer College ($11,800 vs. $16,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 755.1% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($37,913 vs. $4,434)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colby-Sawyer or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Colby-Sawyer .
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Colby-Sawyer (78%)
Colby-Sawyer vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colby-Sawyer or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Colby-Sawyer.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Colby Sawyer College (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,900)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Colby-Sawyer graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Colby-Sawyer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/