- Both Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and Franklin Pierce University (FPU) are private.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- FPU has more expensive tuition of $44,963 than SNHU ($16,450).
- FPU has tighter acceptance rate of 76.43% than SNHU (78.05%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than FPU (1,663 students).
Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | Franklin Pierce University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #7 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Manchester, NH | Location | Rindge, NH |
SNHU| Known as | FPU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,450 | Undergraduate | $44,963 |
| $20,469 | Graduate | $40,049 |
| $3,213 | Financial Aid | $28,784 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 78.05% | Acceptance Rate | 76.43% |
| 53.93% | Yield | 10.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,095 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 164,091 | Total Students | 1,663 |
| 140,865 | Undergraduate | 1,118 |
| 23,226 | Graduate | 545 |
| 157,898 | Online Enrollment | 254 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 51% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 74% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,934) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,384) $8,900 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 88 Full-time 280 Part-time |
| 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 268 Full-time 302 Part-time |
| $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,548 for Faculties $61,339 Part-time |