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Overview |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 24% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Woodbury University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury 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 Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or NEC?
- Woodbury University is 8% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Woodbury University than New England College ($43,392.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Woodbury University ($29,512 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 18.8% lower than costs at New England College ($14,138 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Woodbury University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($29,272 vs. $23,816)
Woodbury University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Woodbury University .
- Accepted freshman Woodbury University students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury 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 Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Woodbury University is higher than New England College (52% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $11,100 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- NEC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Woodbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/