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Overview |
NEC | CSE | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NEC | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
NEC | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
NEC | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 12% | ||
Campus |
NEC | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,122 students)
NEC vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or CSE?
- New England College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at NEC than College of Saint Elizabeth ($40,178.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than NEC ($21,689 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 31.8% lower than costs at New England College ($12,744 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 2.2% larger than aid received New England College ($29,905 vs. $29,272)
NEC vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or NEC .
- Accepted freshman CSE students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than CSE (71.9%)
NEC vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or CSE? 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 CSE and NEC.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than New England College (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $6,100 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $39,400)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/