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Overview |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $117 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or City College of New York?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 118.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.6% higher at UNH Manchester than CUNY City College ($34,010.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than UNH Manchester ($5,181 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 14.1% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,968 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 25.6% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($9,822 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 115 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
UNH Manchester vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than CUNY City College (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $3,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/