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Overview |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Talladega College | 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 | 2.4 | 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 |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $279 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Talladega College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 903 students)
Talladega College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or NEC?
- New England College is 231.2% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 231.2% higher at NEC than Talladega College ($40,178.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than NEC ($12,360 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 88.1% lower than costs at New England College ($8,934 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Talladega College (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 190.3% larger than aid received Talladega College ($29,272 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman NEC students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (2.81) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Talladega College (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $12,900 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $26,500)
- New England College students graduate with a $1,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,822)
- NEC graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($279 vs. $298)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega 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/