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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 78% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $277 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 1% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 888 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Southern New Hampshire University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Southern New Hampshire University ($24,318.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Southern New Hampshire University ($18,142 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 10% lower than costs at Penn State Lehigh Valley ($11,800 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Southern New Hampshire University (78% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 123% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($9,886 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.1%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $8,900 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,002 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,818)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($194 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/