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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus vs Dartmouth College: which has better ROI?

Public, Durham NH · vs · Private nonprofit, Hanover NH

The verdict

Dartmouth College has the better ROI: it clears its 4-year net cost of $118,076 in 2.4 years versus 5.3 years at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus, on median earnings of $97,434 vs $66,479 ten years out. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

Head to head
MeasureUniversity of New Hampshire-Main CampusDartmouth College
Net price / yr$23,805$29,519
Total net cost$95,220$118,076
Median earnings, 10 yrs$66,479$97,434
Median debt$26,814$17,500
Payback5.3 yrs2.4 yrs
20-year net return$267,160$863,404

College Scorecard (2026), institution-level · payback and returns are our math. Figures blend all majors.