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Overview |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or NEC?
- New England College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at NEC than Anna Maria College ($40,178.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than NEC ($23,894 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anna Maria College are 1% lower than costs at New England College ($16,640 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 14.5% larger than aid received New England College ($33,503 vs. $29,272)
Anna Maria College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Anna Maria College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (2.94) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than New England College (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $5,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $39,400)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Anna Maria College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/