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Overview |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,727 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cookman.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,844 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,844 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,396 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,769 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,780 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,818 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 10,891 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/980 | |||
| 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 |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,985 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 85% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Bethune-Cookman | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bethune-Cookman | 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 Bethune-Cookman based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,727 students)
Bethune-Cookman vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethune-Cookman or NEC?
- New England College is 190.2% more expensive to attend than Bethune-Cookman for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 190.2% higher at NEC than Bethune Cookman University ($40,178.00 vs. $13,844.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethune Cookman University than NEC ($15,769 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethune Cookman University are 61.6% lower than costs at New England College ($10,396 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethune Cookman University than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 112.4% larger than aid received Bethune Cookman University ($29,272 vs. $13,780)
Bethune-Cookman vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethune-Cookman or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Bethune-Cookman .
- Accepted freshman Bethune-Cookman students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bethune-Cookman (85%)
Bethune-Cookman vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethune-Cookman 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 Bethune-Cookman.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Bethune Cookman University (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Bethune-Cookman graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $31,700)
- New England College students graduate with a $8,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,985)
- NEC graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than Bethune-Cookman graduates. ($279 vs. $372)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethune-Cookman students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/