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Berklee School of Music Juilliard Manhattan School of Music Southern New Hampshire University SHU KSC Franklin Pierce University Merrimack University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Colby-Sawyer| New England College | Curtis Institute of Music | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | curtis.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $19,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $20,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $9,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 40 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 9.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 82.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 18, 2023 |
Academics |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 37% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 3% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 58% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Curtis Institute of Music | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Curtis Institute of Music based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 151 students)
NEC vs. Curtis Institute of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Curtis Institute of Music?
- New England College is ?% more expensive to attend than Curtis Institute of Music for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at NEC than Curtis Institute of Music ($40,178.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curtis Institute of Music than NEC ($20,005 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New England College are 13.1% lower than costs at Curtis Institute of Music ($16,802 vs. $19,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curtis Institute of Music than New England College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 197.8% larger than aid received Curtis Institute of Music ($29,272 vs. $9,831)
NEC vs. Curtis Institute of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Curtis Institute of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Curtis Institute of Music or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Curtis Institute of Music (9.7%)
NEC vs. Curtis Institute of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Curtis Institute of Music? 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 Curtis Institute of Music and NEC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/