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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $271 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 5% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | KSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,872 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or KSC?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at KSC than Southern New Hampshire University ($22,663.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Southern New Hampshire University ($19,546 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 14.7% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,800 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Southern New Hampshire University (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 127.4% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($10,085 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Southern New Hampshire University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.18) than students at KSC (3.1)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than KSC (89.5%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or KSC? 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 KSC and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Keene State College (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $2,000 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,479 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,295)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($194 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/