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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer| New England College | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEC | SLC | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NEC | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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) | |||
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Academics |
NEC | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
NEC | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 18% |
Students |
NEC | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NEC | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 444 students)
NEC vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or SLC?
- New England College is 39% more expensive to attend than SLC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at NEC than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($40,178.00 vs. $28,900.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family are 46% lower than costs at New England College ($11,510 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or NEC .
NEC vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or SLC? 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 SLC and NEC.
- The graduation rate at SLC is higher than New England College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $200 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,200)
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family students graduate with a $274 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,726 vs. $27,000)
- SLC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More SLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/