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Overview |
Alma College | NEC | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Alma College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 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 |
Alma College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alma College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Alma College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or NEC?
- Alma College is 12.9% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Alma College than New England College ($45,346.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than NEC ($23,995 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 33.1% lower than costs at New England College ($12,624 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 18.7% larger than aid received New England College ($34,736 vs. $29,272)
Alma College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than New England College (67% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $8,900 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and Alma College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College and Alma College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/