- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private school while University of New Hampshire at Manchester (UNH Manchester) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- UNH Manchester has more expensive tuition of $35,530 than SNHU ($16,450).
- UNH Manchester has tighter acceptance rate of 60.56% than SNHU (78.05%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than UNH Manchester (534 students).
Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | University of New Hampshire at Manchester View More Rivals | |
| #10 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #45 in Liberal Arts Colleges #4 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manchester, NH | Location | Manchester, NH |
SNHU| Known as | UNH Manchester | |
| 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 College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,450 | Undergraduate | $15,820 New Hampshire residents $35,530 out-of-state |
| $20,469 | Graduate | $14,864 New Hampshire residents $16,844 out-of-state |
| $3,213 | Financial Aid | $7,402 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 78.05% | Acceptance Rate | 60.56% |
| 53.93% | Yield | 42.11% |
| Test Scores | 1,090 SAT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 164,091 | Total Students | 534 |
| 140,865 | Undergraduate | 524 |
| 23,226 | Graduate | 10 |
| 157,898 | Online Enrollment | 20 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 65% |
| $50,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,934) $8,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 38) $7,932 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $8,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 42 Full-time 66 Part-time |
| 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 88 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,673 for Faculties $67,834 Part-time |