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Overview |
DWC | NEC | ||
| Location | Nashua, NH | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 741 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dwc.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
DWC | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,630 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,630 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,354 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,109 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,282 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 98% |
Admission |
DWC | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 815 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 505 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
DWC | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DWC | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
DWC | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
DWC | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 68% | ||
Campus |
DWC | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than DWC based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 741 students)
DWC vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DWC or NEC?
- New England College is 157.1% more expensive to attend than DWC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.1% higher at NEC than Daniel Webster College ($40,178.00 vs. $15,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daniel Webster College than NEC ($17,109 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daniel Webster College are 48% lower than costs at New England College ($11,354 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Daniel Webster College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 159.5% larger than aid received Daniel Webster College ($29,272 vs. $11,282)
DWC vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DWC or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or DWC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than DWC (62%)
DWC vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DWC 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 DWC.
- The graduation rate at DWC is higher than New England College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Daniel Webster College earn on average $19,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($58,900 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and DWC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and DWC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More DWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/