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Overview |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 158 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | laureluniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $10,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $10,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $9,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $19,269 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $6,212 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
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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 | 3.16 | ||
| 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) | Neither required nor recommended | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
NEC | Laurel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 158 students)
NEC vs. Laurel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Laurel University?
- New England College is 282.6% more expensive to attend than Laurel University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 282.6% higher at NEC than Laurel University ($40,178.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than NEC ($19,269 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 81.1% lower than costs at New England College ($9,280 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Laurel University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 371.2% larger than aid received Laurel University ($29,272 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Laurel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Laurel University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Laurel University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.16) than students at NEC (2.81)
NEC vs. Laurel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Laurel 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 Laurel University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Laurel University is higher than New England College (60% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $500 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,900)
- New England College students graduate with a $969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,969)
- NEC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/