Head to head · New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus costs less than Southern New Hampshire University at every income band federal data covers — between $9,437 and $19,918 less per year, depending on what you earn.
| Household income | Southern New Hampshire University | University of New Hampshire | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $36,441 | $16,523 | $19,918 |
| $30–48k | $36,536 | $17,476 | $19,060 |
| $48–75k | $36,641 | $19,446 | $17,195 |
| $75–110k | $37,704 | $22,815 | $14,889 |
| Over $110k | $38,025 | $28,588 | $9,437 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Southern New Hampshire University first, then University of New Hampshire. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Southern New Hampshire University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Southern New Hampshire University — every income band · University of New Hampshire-Main Campus — every income band · All New Hampshire public colleges