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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Waco, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 184,099 | 20,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | baylor.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,450 | $54,844 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,450 | $54,844 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,800 | $14,235 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,163 | $49,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,557 | $20,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
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| Applied | 45,127 | 39,735 | ||
| Admitted | 43,377 | 20,262 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 51% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $258 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 0% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Baylor | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Baylor based on total student enrollment (184,099 students vs. 20,824 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Baylor Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Baylor?
- Baylor University is 255% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($54,844.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 255% higher at Baylor than Southern New Hampshire University ($54,844.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern New Hampshire University than Baylor ($33,163 vs. $49,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 11.2% lower than costs at Baylor University ($12,800 vs. $14,235)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Baylor University than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Baylor University students is 347.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($20,409 vs. $4,557)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Baylor Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Baylor? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baylor or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Baylor students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Baylor (51%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Baylor Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Baylor? 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 Baylor and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Baylor is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (72% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Baylor University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $6,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Baylor graduates. ($18,816 vs. $25,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Baylor graduates. ($194 vs. $258)
- More Baylor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/