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Overview |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 90% |
Admission |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 2% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Plaza College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 807 students)
NEC vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Plaza College?
- New England College is 209.1% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 209.1% higher at NEC than Plaza College ($40,178.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than NEC ($17,178 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 140% lower than costs at New England College ($7,000 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Plaza College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 329.1% larger than aid received Plaza College ($29,272 vs. $6,822)
NEC vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or NEC .
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Plaza College (30%)
NEC vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and NEC.
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/