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Overview |
NEC | Centra College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
NEC | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 227 students)
NEC vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Centra College?
- New England College is 334.8% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 334.8% higher at NEC than Centra College ($40,178.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Centra College than NEC ($28,418 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 78.6% lower than costs at New England College ($9,406 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 350.7% larger than aid received Centra College ($29,272 vs. $6,495)
NEC vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Centra College (40%)
NEC vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Centra 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 Centra College and NEC.
- Graduates from Centra College earn on average $5,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,400)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Centra College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/