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Overview |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,852 students)
Columbia College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or NEC?
- New England College is 37.3% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at NEC than Columbia College Chicago ($40,178.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College Chicago than NEC ($28,387 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 7.1% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($16,802 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 62.4% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($29,272 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Columbia College (94.8%)
Columbia College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than New England College (41% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/