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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC Colorado Tech University of Northern Colorado Liberty University Franklin Pierce University Merrimack University of New Hampshire-Main Campus| Colorado Christian University | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCU | NEC | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CCU | 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 | 3.84 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCU | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
CCU | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 68% | ||
Campus |
CCU | 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
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 2,852 students)
CCU vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or NEC?
- New England College is 9.5% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at NEC than Colorado Christian University ($40,178.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than NEC ($23,313 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 50.1% lower than costs at New England College ($11,194 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 16.2% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($29,272 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 1.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at NEC (2.81)
CCU vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at CCU is higher than New England College (42% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Colorado Christian University earn on average $2,200 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,400)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/