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Overview |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 83% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bryant University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,536 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Bryant University than New England College ($48,432.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Bryant University ($29,512 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 1.6% lower than costs at New England College ($16,534 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Bryant University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 14.3% larger than aid received Bryant University ($29,272 vs. $25,615)
NEC vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
NEC vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Bryant 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 Bryant University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than New England College (77% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $34,100 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $39,400)
- Bryant University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/