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Overview |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Swannanoa, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | warren-wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $28,086 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $26,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 905 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 760 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 25.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 3, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $30,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 58% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Warren Wilson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Warren Wilson based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 793 students)
NEC vs. Warren Wilson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Warren Wilson?
- New England College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Warren Wilson for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at NEC than Warren Wilson College ($40,178.00 vs. $37,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Warren Wilson College than NEC ($28,086 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Warren Wilson College are 39.4% lower than costs at New England College ($12,050 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Warren Wilson College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Warren Wilson College ($29,272 vs. $26,012)
NEC vs. Warren Wilson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Warren Wilson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Warren Wilson or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Warren Wilson students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Warren Wilson (84%)
NEC vs. Warren Wilson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Warren Wilson? 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 Warren Wilson and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Warren Wilson is higher than New England College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Warren Wilson graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $30,800)
- Warren Wilson College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Warren Wilson graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Warren Wilson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/