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Overview |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Urbana, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 587 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | urbana.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $23,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $23,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | Urbana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 10% |
Students |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 16% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Urbana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- New England College is larger than than Urbana University based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 587 students)
NEC vs. Urbana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Urbana University?
- New England College is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Urbana University for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at NEC than Urbana University ($40,178.00 vs. $23,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urbana University are 68.1% lower than costs at New England College ($9,998 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Urbana University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is ?% larger than aid received Urbana University ($29,272 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Urbana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Urbana University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Urbana University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.14) than students at NEC (2.81)
NEC vs. Urbana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Urbana 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 Urbana University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Urbana University (38% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from New England College earn on average $400 more per year than Urbana University graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $39,000)
- Urbana University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Urbana University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More NEC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Urbana 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/