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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Rindge, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 1,663 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | franklinpierce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $39,055 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $39,055 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $15,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $28,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $32,056 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 2.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | Franklin Pierce 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
- Franklin Pierce University is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (1,663 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Franklin Pierce University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Franklin Pierce University?
- Franklin Pierce University is 46.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Eastern Nazarene College ($39,055.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than Franklin Pierce University ($20,283 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 43% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($10,700 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College as Franklin Pierce University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($32,056 vs. $20,900)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Franklin Pierce University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Franklin Pierce University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franklin Pierce University or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Nazarene College (978) is 35 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Eastern Nazarene College students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Nazarene College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Franklin Pierce University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Franklin Pierce University (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,300)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Franklin Pierce University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/