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Overview |
Curry College | NEC | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Curry College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 2.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| 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 |
Curry College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Curry College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or NEC?
- Curry College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($42,440.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Curry College than New England College ($42,440.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Curry College ($29,512 vs. $31,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 1.4% lower than costs at Curry College ($16,802 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 0.4% larger than aid received New England College ($29,402 vs. $29,272)
Curry College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman Curry College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Curry College (87.5%)
Curry College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than New England College (48% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $11,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $39,400)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/