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Southern New Hampshire University vs University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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.

What each actually costs, by household income

Household incomeSouthern New Hampshire UniversityUniversity of New HampshireDifference
Under $30k$36,441$16,523$19,918 · University of New Hampshire
$30–48k$36,536$17,476$19,060 · University of New Hampshire
$48–75k$36,641$19,446$17,195 · University of New Hampshire
$75–110k$37,704$22,815$14,889 · University of New Hampshire
Over $110k$38,025$28,588$9,437 · University of New Hampshire

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.

Four years, at $75–110k

Southern New Hampshire University$158,922
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus$96,165
Difference over four years$62,757

Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.

Getting in

Published acceptance rate100% · 88%
Average SAT— · 1218

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.

After graduation — federal data

Median earnings, 10 yrs out$50,318 · $66,479
Graduate in four years34% · 67%
Typical graduate's own federal debt$21,082 · $26,814

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.
College Compass runs both schools against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — admit odds with the math shown, merit likelihood, and what four years would really cost you. First three schools free.

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