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Overview |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Henniker, NH | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,852 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nec.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,178 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,178 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,802 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,512 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,272 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,416 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 6,412 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 43% | ||
Campus |
NEC | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,852 students)
NEC vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NEC or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Wingate University than New England College ($40,706.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than NEC ($18,823 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 60.9% lower than costs at New England College ($10,444 vs. $16,802)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at New England College as Wingate University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 23.9% larger than aid received New England College ($36,262 vs. $29,272)
NEC vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NEC or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or NEC .
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Wingate University (86.2%)
NEC vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NEC or Wingate 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 Wingate University and NEC.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than New England College (53% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,500 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,400)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/