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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Western New England University than Eastern Nazarene College ($41,750.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than Western New England University ($20,283 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 37.1% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,700 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($24,781 vs. $20,900)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 102 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or Western New England 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 Western New England University and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (61% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $4,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,805 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/