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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 6,824 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | mcphs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $36,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $36,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $19,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $38,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $18,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 5,698 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 5,029 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1090/1370 | ||
| 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 | MCPHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $102,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | MCPHS | ||
| 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
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. MCPHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or MCPHS?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at MCPHS than Eastern Nazarene College ($36,060.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than MCPHS ($20,283 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 82.4% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($10,700 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 15.5% larger than aid received Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($20,900 vs. $18,093)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. MCPHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or MCPHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCPHS or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 92 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- MCPHS has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. MCPHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or MCPHS? 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 MCPHS and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $55,200 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/