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Dartmouth ranked number 1 in New Hampshire in this year's study, out of 8 colleges and universities included statewide. This marks the 8th consecutive year Dartmouth has topped the rankings in New Hampshire. (Dartmouth College photo)
A annual study by SmartAsset ranks Dartmouth College tops in the state for value.
The analysis compared institutions across five metrics, including scholarships, starting salary, tuition, living costs, and retention rate to determine the 'Best Value Colleges' in New Hampshire.
Dartmouth ranked number 1 in New Hampshire in this year's study, out of 8 colleges and universities included statewide. This marks the 8th consecutive year Dartmouth has topped the rankings in New Hampshire.
Check out the top performing schools in New Hampshire below:
| Rank | School | City, State | Avg. Scholarships and Grants | Avg. Starting Salary | College Tuition | Student Living Costs | Student Retention Rate | College Education Value - Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | $47,411 | $77,600 | $55,453 | $18,906 | 96% | 69.25 |
| 2 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | Durham, NH | $11,531 | $58,900 | $18,499 | $15,251 | 86% | 48.61 |
| 3 | Keene State College | Keene, NH | $9,322 | $53,000 | $14,212 | $13,776 | 72% | 39.56 |
| 4 | Saint Anselm College | Manchester, NH | $26,914 | $59,500 | $41,200 | $18,094 | 87% | 36.70 |
| 5 | Plymouth State University | Plymouth, NH | $8,630 | $51,500 | $14,099 | $14,851 | 70% | 33.07 |
| 6 | Rivier University | Nashua, NH | $16,881 | $55,300 | $32,140 | $17,420 | 70% | 24.28 |
| 7 | Franklin Pierce University | Rindge, NH | $26,110 | $50,200 | $36,900 | $16,845 | 73% | 23.14 |
| 8 | Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, NH | $3,875 | $52,500 | $31,136 | $20,402 | 67% | 1.72 |
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