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Overview |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 73% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,909 students)
NEC vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 12% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Willamette University than New England College ($45,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Willamette University ($29,512 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 17.2% lower than costs at New England College ($14,340 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 5.7% larger than aid received Willamette University ($29,272 vs. $27,700)
NEC vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 1.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
NEC vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Willamette 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 Willamette University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than New England College (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $14,900 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $39,400)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/