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NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Berklee School of Music Tuskegee University Spelman Tennessee State University Savannah State University Juilliard KSU Fisk University Manhattan School of Music| Clark Atlanta University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | NEC | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
CAU | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
CAU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CAU | 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
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,852 students)
CAU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or NEC?
- New England College is 83.1% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at NEC than Clark Atlanta University ($40,178.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than CAU ($29,512 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 53% lower than costs at New England College ($10,982 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Clark Atlanta University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 210.4% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($29,272 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or CAU .
- Accepted freshman CAU students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at CAU is higher than New England College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $1,000 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $38,400)
- New England College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- NEC graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/