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URI Southern New Hampshire University State University of New York at New Paltz University at Albany- SUNY JMU Pace University-New York SUNY College at Oneonta SUNY College at Oswego UMass Dartmouth Binghamton University SUNY Stony Brook Plymouth| University of New Hampshire at Manchester | SUNY at Purchase College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 534 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,010 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,968 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,923 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,822 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 73% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 360 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 307 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 29/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1170 | 1190/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 7% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Purchase College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 534 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Purchase College?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 114.3% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at UNH Manchester than SUNY at Purchase College ($34,010.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Purchase College ($18,923 vs. $19,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Purchase College are 0.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($14,948 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than SUNY at Purchase College (94% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Purchase College students is 31.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($10,312 vs. $7,822)
UNH Manchester vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or UNH Manchester .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 72 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Purchase College (74.7%)
UNH Manchester vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester or Purchase College? 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 Purchase College and UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $13,100 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purchase College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/