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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music DePaul Kent State University at East Liverpool Southern New Hampshire University SHU Wright State University-Lake Campus KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack EIU| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SHMS | NEC | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shms.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHMS | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,157 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,157 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,665 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
SHMS | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 100% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SHMS | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHMS | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
SHMS | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 66% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 7% |
Students |
SHMS | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SHMS | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 SHMS based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 338 students)
SHMS vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHMS or NEC?
- New England College is 81.3% more expensive to attend than SHMS for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at NEC than Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($40,178.00 vs. $22,157.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sacred Heart Major Seminary are 44% lower than costs at New England College ($11,665 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Sacred Heart Major Seminary (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Sacred Heart Major Seminary ($29,272 vs. $0)
SHMS vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHMS or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or SHMS .
- Accepted freshman SHMS students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at NEC (2.81)
- SHMS has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than NEC (99.9%)
SHMS vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHMS 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 SHMS.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/