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Overview |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,852 students)
Belhaven University vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or NEC?
- New England College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at NEC than Belhaven University ($40,178.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than NEC ($19,794 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 84.6% lower than costs at New England College ($9,100 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Belhaven University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 71.5% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($29,272 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University 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 Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than New England College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $1,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- NEC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/