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URI Southern New Hampshire University JMU UMass Dartmouth La Salle University Plymouth UNH University of New Hampshire-Main Campus KSC Saint Anselm College Bridgewater State University of Maine| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 157.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at CHC than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($38,950.00 vs. $34,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than CHC ($18,923 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 24.7% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,000 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 274.4% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($29,288 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 44 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
UNH Manchester vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Chestnut Hill College (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $8,000 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/