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Overview |
NEC | CUW | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #395 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NEC | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
NEC | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
NEC | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 37% | ||
Campus |
NEC | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or CUW?
- New England College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at NEC than Concordia University Wisconsin ($40,178.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than NEC ($24,485 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 38.2% lower than costs at New England College ($12,160 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than New England College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 24.7% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($29,272 vs. $23,477)
NEC vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or NEC .
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than CUW (70.4%)
NEC vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or CUW? 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 CUW and NEC.
- The graduation rate at CUW is higher than New England College (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Wisconsin earn on average $6,700 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $39,400)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/