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Overview |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | alverno.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $31,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $31,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $18,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $24,833 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 652 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 586 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.27 | ||
| 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 |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,693 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $327 |
Diversity |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 92% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Alverno College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Alverno College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,596 students)
NEC vs. Alverno College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Alverno College?
- New England College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Alverno College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at NEC than Alverno College ($40,178.00 vs. $31,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alverno College than NEC ($18,097 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alverno College are 94.9% lower than costs at New England College ($8,620 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alverno College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 17.9% larger than aid received Alverno College ($29,272 vs. $24,833)
NEC vs. Alverno College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Alverno College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alverno College or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Alverno College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Alverno College (89.9%)
NEC vs. Alverno College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Alverno College? 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 Alverno College and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Alverno College is higher than New England College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $300 more per year than Alverno College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,100)
- New England College students graduate with a $4,693 lower median federal student loan debt than Alverno College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,693)
- NEC graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Alverno College graduates. ($279 vs. $327)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alverno College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/