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Overview |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 42% |
Students |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
NEC | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,256 students)
NEC vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Dowling College?
- New England College is 38.1% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at NEC than Dowling College ($40,178.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than NEC ($22,931 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 56% lower than costs at New England College ($10,770 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Dowling College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 67.5% larger than aid received Dowling College ($29,272 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or NEC .
NEC vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Dowling 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 Dowling College and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Dowling College is higher than New England College (39% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Dowling College earn on average $7,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $39,400)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/