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Overview |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
| Location | East Hartford, CT | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,158 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goodwin.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,998 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,998 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,200 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,934 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,223 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Goodwin | 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 | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,120 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Goodwin | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Goodwin | 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
- Goodwin College is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,158 students vs. 2,852 students)
Goodwin vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goodwin or NEC?
- New England College is 100.9% more expensive to attend than Goodwin for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.9% higher at NEC than Goodwin College ($40,178.00 vs. $19,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goodwin College than NEC ($23,934 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goodwin College are 171% lower than costs at New England College ($6,200 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Goodwin College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 139.5% larger than aid received Goodwin College ($29,272 vs. $12,223)
Which college is harder to get into, Goodwin or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Goodwin .
Goodwin vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goodwin 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 Goodwin.
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Goodwin graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,100)
- New England College students graduate with a $5,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Goodwin graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,120)
- NEC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Goodwin graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goodwin students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/