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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 629 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,100 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,100 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,980 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,682 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,398 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 606 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 269 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/890 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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 Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 629 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or NEC?
- New England College is 73.9% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at NEC than Kentucky Christian University ($40,178.00 vs. $23,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than NEC ($22,682 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 87.1% lower than costs at New England College ($8,980 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 103.3% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($29,272 vs. $14,398)
Kentucky Christian University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Kentucky Christian University .
- Accepted freshman Kentucky Christian University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Kentucky Christian University (44.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky Christian University is higher than New England College (44% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Kentucky Christian University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/