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Southern New Hampshire University Xavier University of Louisiana Southern University and A & M College Alabama State Dillard University| Southern University at New Orleans | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SUNO | GSC | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,950 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | suno.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNO | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,484 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,384 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,999 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,560 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 85% |
Admission |
SUNO | GSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 928 | - | ||
| Admitted | 868 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNO | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNO | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,348 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $148 |
Diversity |
SUNO | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
SUNO | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SUNO | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University at New Orleans is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (1,950 students vs. 1,425 students)
SUNO vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNO or GSC?
- Granite State College is 68.1% more expensive to attend than SUNO for in-state tuition ($7,536.00 vs. $4,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at SUNO than Granite State College ($13,384.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than SUNO ($11,850 vs. $14,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University at New Orleans are 3.7% lower than costs at Granite State College ($9,480 vs. $9,828)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern University at New Orleans than Granite State College (88% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University at New Orleans students is 79.8% larger than aid received Granite State College ($9,560 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNO or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or SUNO .
SUNO vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNO or GSC? 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 GSC and SUNO.
- Graduates from Granite State College earn on average $4,900 more per year than SUNO graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $31,600)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $9,964 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNO graduates. ($14,384 vs. $24,348)
- GSC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than SUNO graduates. ($148 vs. $251)
- More GSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNO students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/