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Overview |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Thomas College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or NEC?
- New England College is 38.8% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.8% higher at NEC than Thomas College ($40,178.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than NEC ($22,070 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 40% lower than costs at New England College ($11,998 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Thomas College ($29,272 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Thomas College .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Thomas College (97.2%)
Thomas College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at Thomas College is higher than New England College (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Thomas College earn on average $1,600 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Thomas College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Thomas College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/