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Overview |
East-West University | NEC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 529 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastwest.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
East-West University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,050 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,050 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,991 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,792 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,941 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
East-West University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.67 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
East-West University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 33:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
East-West University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 17% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,332 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
East-West University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
East-West University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 68% | ||
Campus |
East-West University | 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 East-West University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 529 students)
East-West University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, East-West University or NEC?
- New England College is 82.2% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at NEC than East West University ($40,178.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than NEC ($19,792 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 86.9% lower than costs at New England College ($8,991 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than East West University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 194.5% larger than aid received East West University ($29,272 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, East-West University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or East-West University .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at East-West University (2.67)
East-West University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, East-West University 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 East-West University.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than East West University (38% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $12,100 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($24,332 vs. $27,000)
- East-West University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/