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Overview |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 2,786 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $30,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $30,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,014 | $11,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,280 | $22,593 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,475 | $22,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | 1,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,720 | 971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 2,786 students)
NEC vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Lakeland University?
- New England College is 30% more expensive to attend than Lakeland University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at NEC than Lakeland University ($40,178.00 vs. $30,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lakeland University than NEC ($22,593 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 43.3% lower than costs at New England College ($11,872 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lakeland University than New England College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 33% larger than aid received Lakeland University ($30,475 vs. $22,905)
NEC vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Lakeland University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Lakeland University (91.1%)
NEC vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Lakeland 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 Lakeland University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than New England College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $4,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $39,400)
- Lakeland University students graduate with a $1,542 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,458 vs. $27,000)
- Lakeland University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/