- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is a private school while University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Hampshire.
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has more expensive tuition of $38,882 than SNHU ($16,450).
- University of New Hampshire-Main Campus has tighter acceptance rate of 76.51% than SNHU (78.05%).
- SNHU is larger with 164,091 students than University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (13,953 students).
Southern New Hampshire University View More Rivals | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus View More Rivals | |
| #10 in New Hampshire | Rankings | #93 in National Universities #2 in New Hampshire |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Manchester, NH | Location | Durham, 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,450 | Undergraduate | $19,112 New Hampshire residents $38,882 out-of-state |
| $20,469 | Graduate | $16,498 New Hampshire residents $30,138 out-of-state |
| $3,213 | Financial Aid | $12,919 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 78.05% | Acceptance Rate | 76.51% |
| 53.93% | Yield | 19.76% |
| Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 164,091 | Total Students | 13,953 |
| 140,865 | Undergraduate | 11,512 |
| 23,226 | Graduate | 2,441 |
| 157,898 | Online Enrollment | 686 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 77% |
| 21% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 62% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $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 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: 6,464) $7,932 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,344 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 22 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 139 Full-time 6,340 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 734 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 3,592 Full-time 6,708 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,656 Full-time 1,017 Part-time |
| $81,362 for Faculties $65,628 Part-time | Average Salary | $100,731 for Faculties $72,782 Part-time |