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Overview |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Louisville, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | simmonscollegeky.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $16,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $16,008 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $8,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $18,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $22,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 192 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 67.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 31.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 26% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Simmons College of Kentucky | ||
| 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 Simmons College of Kentucky based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 237 students)
NEC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Simmons College of Kentucky?
- New England College is 151% more expensive to attend than Simmons College of Kentucky for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151% higher at NEC than Simmons College of Kentucky ($40,178.00 vs. $16,008.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Simmons College of Kentucky than NEC ($18,831 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Simmons College of Kentucky are 106.5% lower than costs at New England College ($8,136 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Simmons College of Kentucky than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 29.4% larger than aid received Simmons College of Kentucky ($29,272 vs. $22,629)
NEC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Simmons College of Kentucky? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Simmons College of Kentucky or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Simmons College of Kentucky (67.1%)
NEC vs. Simmons College of Kentucky Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Simmons College of Kentucky? 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 Simmons College of Kentucky and NEC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/