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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer| New England College | Arlington Baptist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEC | ABC | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 218 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | abconline.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | ABC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $15,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $15,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $8,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $19,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $6,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 84% |
Admission |
NEC | ABC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | Open | ||
| 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 |
NEC | ABC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | ABC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $36,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
NEC | ABC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | ABC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NEC | ABC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than ABC based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 218 students)
NEC vs. ABC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or ABC?
- New England College is 158.5% more expensive to attend than ABC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.5% higher at NEC than Arlington Baptist College ($40,178.00 vs. $15,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arlington Baptist College than NEC ($19,990 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arlington Baptist College are 102.2% lower than costs at New England College ($8,310 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Arlington Baptist College (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 344% larger than aid received Arlington Baptist College ($29,272 vs. $6,593)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or ABC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ABC or NEC .
NEC vs. ABC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or ABC? 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 ABC and NEC.
- The graduation rate at ABC is higher than New England College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $2,500 more per year than ABC graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,900)
- Arlington Baptist College students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,001 vs. $27,000)
- ABC graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ABC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/