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Overview |
NEC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.69 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
NEC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,105 students)
NEC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Milligan?
- New England College is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at NEC than Milligan University ($40,178.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than NEC ($19,865 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 116.8% lower than costs at New England College ($7,750 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 2% larger than aid received Milligan University ($29,272 vs. $28,701)
NEC vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Milligan (66.7%)
NEC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Milligan? 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 Milligan and NEC.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan 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/