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Overview |
NEC | BBC | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
NEC | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 57% | ||
Campus |
NEC | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 552 students)
NEC vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or BBC?
- New England College is 35.3% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at NEC than Clarks Summit University ($40,178.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than NEC ($16,176 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 130.2% lower than costs at New England College ($7,300 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 48% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($29,272 vs. $19,782)
NEC vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or NEC .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than BBC (65.2%)
NEC vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or BBC? 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 BBC and NEC.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than New England College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $5,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/