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Overview |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 168 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 44.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.74 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $382 |
Diversity |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 11% |
Students |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 70% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 168 students)
NEC vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Bennett College?
- New England College is 151.1% more expensive to attend than Bennett College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.1% higher at NEC than Bennett College for Women ($40,178.00 vs. $16,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bennett College for Women than NEC ($20,545 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 84.6% lower than costs at New England College ($9,100 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 95.2% larger than aid received Bennett College for Women ($29,272 vs. $14,996)
NEC vs. Bennett College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or NEC .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bennett College (44.6%)
NEC vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Bennett 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 Bennett College and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than New England College (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,000)
- NEC graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($279 vs. $382)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/