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Overview |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 15% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,830 students)
NEC vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Claflin University?
- New England College is 143.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.9% higher at NEC than Claflin University ($40,178.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than NEC ($19,951 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 77.2% lower than costs at New England College ($9,480 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Claflin University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 113.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($29,272 vs. $13,707)
NEC vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Claflin University (78%)
NEC vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Claflin 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 Claflin University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than New England College (40% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $8,700 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $30,700)
- New England College students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- NEC graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/