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ECSU SCSU CCSU Buffalo State College UConn SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University William Paterson University of New Jersey Marist College| Western Connecticut State University | Eastern Nazarene College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $26,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $26,730 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $20,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 688 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 426 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 61.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 970/1160 | ||
| 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 |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 535 students)
WestConn vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 313.5% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Western Connecticut State University ($26,730.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Eastern Nazarene College ($15,862 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 36.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($10,700 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 130.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,900 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
WestConn vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or Eastern Nazarene College? 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 Eastern Nazarene College and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $100 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,400)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $2,195 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($22,805 vs. $25,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/