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Overview |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
NEC | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 36% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,032 students)
NEC vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Mars Hill University?
- New England College is 9.9% more expensive to attend than Mars Hill University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at NEC than Mars Hill University ($40,178.00 vs. $36,557.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than NEC ($17,721 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mars Hill University are 68% lower than costs at New England College ($10,004 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Mars Hill University ($29,272 vs. $28,916)
NEC vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Mars Hill University (74.2%)
NEC vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is the same as at Mars Hill University (38% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $7,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mars Hill University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mars Hill University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/