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Overview |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,351 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuaa.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,750 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,750 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,310 | $17,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,020 | $30,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,454 | $30,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,465 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 1,777 | 2,720 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,925 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Concordia University-Ann Arbor | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Concordia University-Ann Arbor based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 1,351 students)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or NEC?
- New England College is 19% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Ann Arbor for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at NEC than Concordia University Ann Arbor ($40,178.00 vs. $33,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Ann Arbor than NEC ($28,020 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Ann Arbor are 38.2% lower than costs at New England College ($12,310 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Ann Arbor than New England College (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 35.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Ann Arbor ($30,475 vs. $22,454)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Concordia University-Ann Arbor or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Concordia University-Ann Arbor .
- Accepted freshman Concordia University-Ann Arbor students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Concordia University-Ann Arbor (72.1%)
Concordia University-Ann Arbor vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Concordia University-Ann Arbor 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 Concordia University-Ann Arbor.
- The graduation rate at Concordia University-Ann Arbor is higher than New England College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $400 more per year than Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,000)
- Concordia University Ann Arbor students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Ann Arbor graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Ann Arbor students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/