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Overview |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,014 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,280 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,475 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 2,720 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 17% | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NEC | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 61% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Dickinson 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 2,217 students)
NEC vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 56.6% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.6% higher at Dickinson College than New England College ($62,900.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Dickinson College ($30,280 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 3.1% lower than costs at New England College ($16,500 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 31.9% larger than aid received New England College ($40,209 vs. $30,475)
NEC vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Dickinson College (43.1%)
NEC vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than New England College (84% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $22,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $39,400)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/