College comparison

Quinnipiac University vs Southern New Hampshire University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT	Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH
Acceptance rateQuinnipiac University is more selective	72%	100%
SAT (25–75)	1150–1320	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,531	163,164
Avg net price	$40,675	$36,708
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Hamden, CT	Manchester, NH

Quick answers

Is Quinnipiac University or Southern New Hampshire University harder to get into?

Quinnipiac University is more selective: Quinnipiac University's acceptance rate is approximately 72% and Southern New Hampshire University's is approximately 100% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Quinnipiac University vs Southern New Hampshire University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1150–1320 at Quinnipiac University and — at Southern New Hampshire University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.