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Overview |
SFBU | NEC | ||
| Location | Fremont, California | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 164 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfbu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFBU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,920 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,920 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,200 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,510 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SFBU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 157 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
SFBU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFBU | 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 |
SFBU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
SFBU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 0% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
SFBU | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than SFBU based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 164 students)
SFBU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFBU or NEC?
- New England College is 407.3% more expensive to attend than SFBU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 407.3% higher at NEC than San Francisco Bay University ($40,178.00 vs. $7,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Francisco Bay University than NEC ($12,510 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at San Francisco Bay University are 82.6% lower than costs at New England College ($9,200 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Francisco Bay University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 205.9% larger than aid received San Francisco Bay University ($29,272 vs. $9,570)
SFBU vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFBU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or SFBU .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at SFBU (2.72)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than SFBU (69.4%)
SFBU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFBU 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 SFBU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/