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Overview |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.0 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 38% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 826 students)
NEC vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Carolina University?
- New England College is 218.9% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.9% higher at NEC than Carolina University ($40,178.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than NEC ($16,731 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carolina University are 40% lower than costs at New England College ($12,000 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Carolina University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 180.5% larger than aid received Carolina University ($29,272 vs. $10,437)
NEC vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Carolina University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Carolina University (52%)
NEC vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and NEC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/