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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 3,083 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #86 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | holycross.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $57,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $57,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $16,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $34,679 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $39,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 60% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 7,036 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,558 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 36.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 35.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1260/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $80,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $284 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | Holy Cross | ||
| 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
- College of the Holy Cross is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (3,083 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Holy Cross Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Holy Cross?
- College of the Holy Cross is 115.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($57,600.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at Holy Cross than Eastern Nazarene College ($57,600.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than Holy Cross ($20,283 vs. $34,679)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 55.3% lower than costs at College of the Holy Cross ($10,700 vs. $16,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than College of the Holy Cross (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of the Holy Cross students is 89.5% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($39,615 vs. $20,900)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Holy Cross Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Holy Cross? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Cross or Eastern Nazarene College .
- Eastern Nazarene College has a higher acceptance rate (61.9%) than Holy Cross (36.4%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Holy Cross Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or Holy Cross? 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 Holy Cross and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Holy Cross is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (91% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from College of the Holy Cross earn on average $32,900 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($80,400 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Holy Cross graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Holy Cross graduates. ($235 vs. $284)
- More Holy Cross graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/