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Overview |
NEC | Allen University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | allenuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Allen University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $12,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $12,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $8,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $13,774 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
NEC | Allen University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 3,123 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 1,354 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 43.4%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 12.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NEC | Allen University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Allen University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $24,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $37,119 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $383 |
Diversity |
NEC | Allen University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 98% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | Allen University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 44% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Allen University | ||
| 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 657 students)
NEC vs. Allen University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Allen University?
- New England College is 220.4% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.4% higher at NEC than Allen University ($40,178.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than NEC ($13,774 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 95.7% lower than costs at New England College ($8,584 vs. $16,802)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New England College as Allen University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 159.8% larger than aid received Allen University ($29,272 vs. $11,268)
NEC vs. Allen University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Allen University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allen University or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Allen University (43.4%)
NEC vs. Allen University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Allen University? 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 Allen University and NEC.
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $24,300)
- New England College students graduate with a $10,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $37,119)
- NEC graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($279 vs. $383)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/