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Overview |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Hickory, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 2,354 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | lr.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $43,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $43,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $21,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $35,641 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 5,452 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 4,519 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.41 | ||
| 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 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Lenoir-Rhyne 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
- New England College is larger than than Lenoir-Rhyne University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,354 students)
NEC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Lenoir-Rhyne University?
- Lenoir Rhyne University is 7% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($43,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Lenoir-Rhyne University than New England College ($43,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lenoir Rhyne University than NEC ($21,843 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lenoir Rhyne University are 30.2% lower than costs at New England College ($12,900 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lenoir Rhyne University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lenoir Rhyne University students is 21.8% larger than aid received New England College ($35,641 vs. $29,272)
NEC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Lenoir-Rhyne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lenoir-Rhyne University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Lenoir-Rhyne University students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Lenoir-Rhyne University (82.9%)
NEC vs. Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Lenoir-Rhyne 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 Lenoir-Rhyne University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is higher than New England College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Lenoir Rhyne University earn on average $2,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $39,400)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lenoir Rhyne University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/