
For the second year in a row, BestColleges.com has ranked Âé¶¹app at Manchester the secondÌý, following the state’s Ivy League school Dartmouth College.
The 2018Ìýrankings are based on the most recent statistical data from the National Center for Education Statistics, which includes surveys and trends from theÌýIntegrated Postsecondary Education Data SystemÌýandÌýCollege Navigator.
In addition to statistical data, academic quality and affordability are also factors in the ranking methodology. Academic quality includes admissions, enrollment, graduation and retention rates, while affordability considers the average net price, loan default rate and percentage of students taking loans.
UNH Manchester received 82.14 out of 100 quality points, earning theÌýsecond spot in the state. The report cited career-driven programs, connection to real-world opportunities in Manchester,Ìýaffordability andÌývibrant student life as factors in the college’s ranking.
In partnership with HigherEducation.com, BestColleges.com uses proprietary research and independent rankings to inform prospective students about the high quality and affordable college options that meet their educational goals.