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Overview |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #465 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 53% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 78% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Hampton University?
- New England College is 53.4% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.4% higher at NEC than Hampton University ($40,178.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than Hampton University ($29,512 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hampton University are 29.4% lower than costs at New England College ($12,986 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Hampton University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 113.5% larger than aid received Hampton University ($29,272 vs. $13,710)
NEC vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Hampton University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
NEC vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Hampton 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 Hampton University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Hampton University is higher than New England College (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $7,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,400)
- Hampton University and NEC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hampton University and NEC graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/