- Both Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and Rivier University are private.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- Rivier University has more expensive tuition of $37,791 than SNHU ($16,450).
- Rivier University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.94% than SNHU (78.05%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than Rivier University (2,551 students).
Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | Rivier University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #9 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Manchester, NH | Location | Nashua, NH |
SNHU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,450 | Undergraduate | $37,791 |
| $20,469 | Graduate | $12,871 |
| $3,213 | Financial Aid | $17,373 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 78.05% | Acceptance Rate | 67.94% |
| 53.93% | Yield | 17.19% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 164,091 | Total Students | 2,551 |
| 140,865 | Undergraduate | 1,340 |
| 23,226 | Graduate | 1,211 |
| 157,898 | Online Enrollment | 580 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,400 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,934) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 423) $7,903 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 58 Full-time 146 Part-time |
| 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 195 Full-time 179 Part-time |
| $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $65,811 for Faculties $57,068 Part-time |