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Overview |
NEC | PAFA | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
NEC | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
NEC | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
NEC | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
NEC | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 42% | ||
Campus |
NEC | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 172 students)
NEC vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 0.8% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at PAFA than New England College ($40,500.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than PAFA ($29,512 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 4.2% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,802 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 82% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($29,272 vs. $16,087)
NEC vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than PAFA (91.3%)
NEC vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or PAFA? 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 PAFA and NEC.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than New England College (73% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $17,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/