| New Hampshire-Main Campus vs. PSU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#109 in National Universities #3 in New Hampshire Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region I Universities #8 in New Hampshire Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$19,202 New Hampshire Residents $39,852 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,626 New Hampshire Residents $25,566 Out-of-State |
| expensive$16,932 New Hampshire Residents $30,912 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$18,903 New Hampshire Residents $25,665 Out-of-State |
| More$13,237 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,095 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,210 SAT 28 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier88.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.54% |
| Favorable13.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.72% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,554 | Total Enrollment | Smaller3,707 |
| Larger11,355 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,182 |
| Larger2,199 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller525 |
| Larger663 | Online Student Population | Smaller252 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower52% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,464) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,343) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,344) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,060) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 999 | Number of faculty | 315 |
| Higher$110,493 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$84,138 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.