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Overview |
NEC | Parker University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 2,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | parker.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Parker University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $17,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $17,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,014 | $12,672 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,280 | $27,240 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,475 | $8,980 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
NEC | Parker University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,720 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NEC | Parker University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Parker University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $54,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,365 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $65 |
Diversity |
NEC | Parker University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | Parker University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 9% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Parker University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Parker University based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 2,196 students)
NEC vs. Parker University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Parker University?
- New England College is 135.8% more expensive to attend than Parker University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at NEC than Parker University ($40,178.00 vs. $17,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Parker University than NEC ($27,240 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Parker University are 34.3% lower than costs at New England College ($12,672 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Parker University than New England College (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 239.4% larger than aid received Parker University ($30,475 vs. $8,980)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Parker University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parker University or NEC .
NEC vs. Parker University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Parker 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 Parker University and NEC.
- Graduates from Parker University earn on average $15,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($54,900 vs. $39,400)
- Parker University students graduate with a $20,635 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($6,365 vs. $27,000)
- Parker University graduates are paying $214 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($65 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parker University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/