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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 2,856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,440 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,869 | $17,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,417 | $30,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,808 | $30,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 96% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,291 | 2,841 | ||
| Admitted | 988 | 2,720 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 8.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 1,074 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or NEC?
- New England College is 198.9% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 198.9% higher at NEC than Goldey Beacom College ($40,178.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than NEC ($17,417 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 22.7% lower than costs at New England College ($13,869 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Goldey Beacom College (96% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 290.3% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($30,475 vs. $7,808)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Goldey-Beacom College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.9) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Goldey-Beacom College (76.5%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom College 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than New England College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $5,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,400)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,675 vs. $27,000)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goldey-Beacom College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/