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Overview |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Williamstown, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,222 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #13 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | williams.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,450 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,450 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,530 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,965 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $57,121 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 64% |
Admission |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,321 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 1,302 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1480/1570 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2024 |
Academics |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 95% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $73,600 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,582 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $150 | $194 |
Diversity |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 34% |
Students |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Williams | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Williams based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 2,222 students)
Williams vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Williams or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Williams College is 309.7% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($61,450.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.7% higher at Williams than Southern New Hampshire University ($61,450.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Williams College than Southern New Hampshire University ($20,965 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 31.6% lower than costs at Williams College ($11,800 vs. $15,530)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern New Hampshire University than Williams College (64% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Williams College students is 1,188.2% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($57,121 vs. $4,434)
Williams vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Williams 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 Williams .
- Accepted freshman Williams students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Williams (8.5%)
Williams vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Williams 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 Williams.
- The graduation rate at Williams is higher than Southern New Hampshire University (95% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Williams College earn on average $27,200 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($73,600 vs. $46,400)
- Williams College students graduate with a $4,234 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($14,582 vs. $18,816)
- Williams graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Southern New Hampshire University graduates. ($150 vs. $194)
- More Williams graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/