- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private school while Plymouth State University (PSU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- PSU has more expensive tuition of $25,498 than SNHU ($16,450).
- SNHU has tighter acceptance rate of 78.05% than PSU (78.79%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than PSU (3,872 students).
Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | Plymouth State University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #8 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manchester, NH | Location | Plymouth, NH |
SNHU| Known as | PSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,450 | Undergraduate | $14,558 New Hampshire residents $25,498 out-of-state |
| $20,469 | Graduate | $18,350 New Hampshire residents $24,950 out-of-state |
| $3,213 | Financial Aid | $10,274 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 78.05% | Acceptance Rate | 78.79% |
| 53.93% | Yield | 20.98% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 164,091 | Total Students | 3,872 |
| 140,865 | Undergraduate | 3,308 |
| 23,226 | Graduate | 564 |
| 157,898 | Online Enrollment | 304 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 50% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $45,600 |
| 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 Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,934) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) $7,750 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 184 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 448 Full-time 276 Part-time |
| $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,638 for Faculties $55,808 Part-time |