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North Shore Community College Quinsigamond Community College BHCC Middlesex Community College MassBay Community College| Mount Wachusett Community College | Northern Essex Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWCC | NECC | ||
| Location | Gardner, MA | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,868 | 4,339 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mwcc.edu | mass.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWCC | NECC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $600 | $600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,520 | $6,384 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,889 | $7,390 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,716 | $5,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 83% |
Admission |
MWCC | NECC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Sep 11, 2024 |
Academics |
MWCC | NECC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWCC | NECC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,225 | $8,938 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $85 | $92 |
Diversity |
MWCC | NECC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
MWCC | NECC | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MWCC | NECC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Essex Community College is larger than than MWCC based on total student enrollment (4,339 students vs. 2,868 students)
MWCC vs. NECC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWCC or NECC?
- Mount Wachusett Community College and NECC cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($600.00 vs. $600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at NECC than Mount Wachusett Community College ($6,384.00 vs. $5,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Essex Community College than MWCC ($7,390 vs. $7,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Wachusett Community College are 32.9% lower than costs at Northern Essex Community College ($9,300 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Essex Community College than Mount Wachusett Community College (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Wachusett Community College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Northern Essex Community College ($7,716 vs. $5,045)
Which college is harder to get into, MWCC or NECC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NECC or MWCC .
MWCC vs. NECC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWCC or NECC? 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 NECC and MWCC.
- Graduates of Mount Wachusett Community College and NECC have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($35,200 vs. $35,200)
- Mount Wachusett Community College students graduate with a $713 lower median federal student loan debt than NECC graduates. ($8,225 vs. $8,938)
- MWCC graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than NECC graduates. ($85 vs. $92)
- More MWCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NECC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/