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Overview |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
| Location | Pasadena, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificoaks.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,482 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,482 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,536 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 25 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,967 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 89% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 61% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Oaks College | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Pacific Oaks College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,068 students)
Pacific Oaks College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Oaks College or NEC?
- New England College is 249.9% more expensive to attend than Pacific Oaks College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.9% higher at NEC than Pacific Oaks College ($40,178.00 vs. $11,482.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 10.3% lower than costs at Pacific Oaks College ($16,802 vs. $18,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Pacific Oaks College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Pacific Oaks College ($29,272 vs. $0)
Pacific Oaks College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Oaks College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Pacific Oaks College .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Pacific Oaks College (39.7%)
Pacific Oaks College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Oaks College 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 Pacific Oaks College.
- Graduates from Pacific Oaks College earn on average $2,700 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,400)
- Pacific Oaks College students graduate with a $6,033 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($20,967 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific Oaks College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Oaks College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/