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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $194 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 34% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Washington Adventist University is 56% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Washington Adventist University than Southern New Hampshire University ($23,400.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Southern New Hampshire University ($17,088 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 13% lower than costs at Southern New Hampshire University ($10,440 vs. $11,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Southern New Hampshire University (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 250.3% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($15,534 vs. $4,434)
Washington Adventist University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University or Southern New Hampshire University? 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Washington Adventist University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $7,223 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $26,039)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($194 vs. $269)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/