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Overview |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Naples, FL | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,856 | 232 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | hodges.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,014 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,280 | $22,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,475 | $5,622 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,841 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,720 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 13% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Hodges University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Hodges University based on total student enrollment (2,856 students vs. 232 students)
NEC vs. Hodges University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Hodges University?
- New England College is 167.9% more expensive to attend than Hodges University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at NEC than Hodges University ($40,178.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hodges University than NEC ($22,535 vs. $30,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hodges University are 41.8% lower than costs at New England College ($12,000 vs. $17,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Hodges University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 442.1% larger than aid received Hodges University ($30,475 vs. $5,622)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Hodges University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hodges University or NEC .
NEC vs. Hodges University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Hodges 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 Hodges University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Hodges University (38% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Hodges University earn on average $3,400 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($42,800 vs. $39,400)
- Hodges University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,700 vs. $27,000)
- Hodges University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hodges University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/