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Overview |
Unity College | NEC | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Unity College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Unity College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Unity College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Unity College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Unity 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
- Unity College is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (4,281 students vs. 2,852 students)
Unity College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or NEC?
- New England College is 256.2% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at NEC than Unity College ($40,178.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than NEC ($18,554 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 38.8% lower than costs at New England College ($12,104 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Unity College (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 744.8% larger than aid received Unity College ($29,272 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Unity College .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Unity College (94.3%)
Unity College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at Unity College is higher than New England College (47% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $35,100)
- New England College and Unity College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Unity College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Unity College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/