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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer| American Jewish University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AJU | NEC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
AJU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
AJU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
AJU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 7% |
Students |
AJU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 68% | ||
Campus |
AJU | 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 AJU based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or NEC?
- New England College is 28% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28% higher at NEC than American Jewish University ($40,178.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Jewish University are 13% lower than costs at New England College ($14,864 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than American Jewish University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or AJU .
AJU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU 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 AJU.
- The graduation rate at AJU is higher than New England College (44% vs. 38%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- AJU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/