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Overview |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 3,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #611 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $32,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $32,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,014 | $14,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,280 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,475 | $25,862 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | 2,653 | ||
| Admitted | 2,720 | 1,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
NEC | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 11% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Holy Family 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,148 students vs. 2,856 students)
NEC vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Holy Family University?
- New England College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $32,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at NEC than Holy Family University ($40,178.00 vs. $32,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than NEC ($13,016 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 15.8% lower than costs at New England College ($14,694 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than New England College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($30,475 vs. $25,862)
NEC vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Holy Family University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Holy Family University (74.2%)
NEC vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Holy Family 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 Holy Family University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Holy Family University is higher than New England College (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Holy Family University earn on average $11,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $39,400)
- Holy Family University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Holy Family University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/