Tuition Comparison Between New Hampshire Private Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of New Hampshire Private Colleges is $33,074.

New Hampshire Private Colleges's tuition is higher than national average, which is $25,541 in 2025.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in New Hampshire, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Dartmouth College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,019 and Southern New Hampshire University has the lowest tuition & fees of $17,200 among New Hampshire Private Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for New Hampshire Private Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is - for in-state and - for out-of-state students.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $2,164.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,202.
  • The living cost is $15,987 (on-campus) and $15,651 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for New Hampshire Private Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between New Hampshire Private Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
On CampusOff Campus
 Colby-Sawyer CollegeNew London, NH$19,125 $750 $2,000 $17,364 $16,840
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NH$68,019 $8,816 $1,005 $19,999 -
Franklin Pierce UniversityRindge, NH$46,442 $1,395 $1,110 $16,548 $16,548
Magdalen CollegeWarner, NH$23,600 - - - -
New England CollegeHenniker, NH$27,474 $1,924 $1,000 $17,526 $17,500
Rivier UniversityNashua, NH$39,488 $402 $1,400 $15,636 $13,060
Saint Anselm CollegeManchester, NH$48,920 $1,320 $1,000 $17,020 $15,360
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH$17,200 $540 $1,500 $12,800 $14,252
Thomas More College of Liberal ArtsMerrimack, NH$30,400 - $600 $11,000 $16,000
Average$35,630$2,164$1,202$15,987$15,651
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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