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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $273 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 5% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | CHC | ||
| 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 1,420 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 159.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 159.7% higher at CHC than Southern New Hampshire University ($38,950.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Southern New Hampshire University ($25,357 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 1.7% lower than costs at Chestnut Hill College ($11,800 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 560.5% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($29,288 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Southern New Hampshire University (96.4%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or CHC? 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 CHC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $1,100 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,300)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,665 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,481)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($194 vs. $273)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/