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Overview |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | wilberforce.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $12,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $12,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $14,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $9,380 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 4,100 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 1,850 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/940 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 34% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Wilberforce University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wilberforce University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 656 students)
NEC vs. Wilberforce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Wilberforce University?
- New England College is 234.3% more expensive to attend than Wilberforce University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 234.3% higher at NEC than Wilberforce University ($40,178.00 vs. $12,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilberforce University than NEC ($14,070 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilberforce University are 140% lower than costs at New England College ($7,000 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilberforce University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 212.1% larger than aid received Wilberforce University ($29,272 vs. $9,380)
NEC vs. Wilberforce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Wilberforce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilberforce University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Wilberforce University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (2.82) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Wilberforce University (45.1%)
NEC vs. Wilberforce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Wilberforce University? 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 Wilberforce University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Wilberforce University (38% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Wilberforce University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $36,200)
- Wilberforce University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilberforce University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilberforce University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/