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Overview |
NDNU | NEC | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
NDNU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
NDNU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $279 |
Diversity |
NDNU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
NDNU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or NEC?
- New England College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at NEC than Notre Dame de Namur University ($40,178.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame de Namur University are 11.9% lower than costs at New England College ($15,016 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Notre Dame de Namur University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman NDNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at NEC (2.81)
NDNU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU or NEC? 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 NEC and NDNU.
- The graduation rate at NDNU is higher than New England College (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $19,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $39,400)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,778 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,222 vs. $27,000)
- NDNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($260 vs. $279)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/