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Overview |
Paine College | NEC | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Paine College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Paine College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or NEC?
- New England College is 216.2% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.2% higher at NEC than Paine College ($40,178.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than NEC ($15,877 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 123.7% lower than costs at New England College ($7,512 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paine College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 149% larger than aid received Paine College ($29,272 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Paine College .
- Accepted freshman Paine College students have at the same average high school GPA (2.81) as students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine 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 Paine College.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Paine College (38% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $28,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- NEC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/