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Overview |
Selma University | NEC | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 50 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | selmauniversity.org | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Selma University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,800 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,000 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Selma University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.15 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C | 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 |
Selma University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 4:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Selma University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Selma University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Selma University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Selma University | 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 Selma University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 50 students)
Selma University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Selma University or NEC?
- New England College is 737% more expensive to attend than Selma University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 737% higher at NEC than Selma University ($40,178.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Selma University are 180% lower than costs at New England College ($6,000 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Selma University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Selma University ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Selma University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Selma University .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Selma University (2.15)
Selma University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Selma University 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 Selma University.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Selma University (38% vs. 21%)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Selma University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/