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Overview |
NEC | TESC | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Trenton, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 8,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | tesc.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | TESC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $9,556 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $5,103 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NEC | TESC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 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 | TESC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | TESC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $111 |
Diversity |
NEC | TESC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 15% |
Students |
NEC | TESC | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | - | ||
Campus |
NEC | TESC | ||
| 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
- Thomas Edison State College is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (8,248 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. TESC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or TESC?
- New England College is 445% more expensive to attend than TESC for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.4% higher at NEC than Thomas Edison State College ($40,178.00 vs. $9,556.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Edison State College are 229.3% lower than costs at New England College ($5,103 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Thomas Edison State College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Thomas Edison State College ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or TESC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TESC or NEC .
NEC vs. TESC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or TESC? 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 TESC and NEC.
- Graduates from Thomas Edison State College earn on average $18,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $39,400)
- Thomas Edison State College students graduate with a $16,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($10,750 vs. $27,000)
- TESC graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TESC students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/