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Overview |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Fairfax, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 43 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | fxua.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $10,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $10,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $6,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 378 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 1.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
| 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 | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 0% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Fairfax University of America | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Fairfax University of America based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 43 students)
NEC vs. Fairfax University of America Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Fairfax University of America?
- New England College is 296.7% more expensive to attend than Fairfax University of America for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 296.7% higher at NEC than Fairfax University of America ($40,178.00 vs. $10,128.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairfax University of America are 144.9% lower than costs at New England College ($6,860 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Fairfax University of America (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Fairfax University of America ($29,272 vs. $0)
NEC vs. Fairfax University of America Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Fairfax University of America? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairfax University of America or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Fairfax University of America (1.1%)
NEC vs. Fairfax University of America Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Fairfax University of America? 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 Fairfax University of America and NEC.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/