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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Cal State LA HMC Soka University of America Southern New Hampshire University Cal State Long Beach SHU KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | NEC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,933 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,933 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $27,900 | $17,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,789 | $30,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,184 | $30,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 96% |
Admission |
CDU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 985 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 382 | 2,720 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.8%Open | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 1.8%Open | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
CDU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $279 |
Diversity |
CDU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
CDU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 49% | ||
Campus |
CDU | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 763 students)
CDU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or NEC?
- New England College is 112.2% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $18,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at NEC than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($40,178.00 vs. $18,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than NEC ($27,789 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 64% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,014 vs. $27,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (96% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 392.8% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($30,475 vs. $6,184)
CDU vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or CDU .
- Accepted freshman CDU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CDU (38.8%)
CDU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU or NEC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between NEC and CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $31,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $39,400)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $5,681 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($21,319 vs. $27,000)
- CDU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($220 vs. $279)
- More CDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/