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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $271 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | KSC | ||
| 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
- Keene State College is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (2,872 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or KSC?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 127.4% more expensive to attend than KSC for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $11,754.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Keene State College ($26,730.00 vs. $22,663.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than Eastern Nazarene College ($19,546 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 26.5% lower than costs at Keene State College ($10,700 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Keene State College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 107.2% larger than aid received Keene State College ($20,900 vs. $10,085)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Keene State College (991) is 13 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming KSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Nazarene College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or KSC? 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 KSC and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at KSC is higher than Eastern Nazarene College (57% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $3,100 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,400)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $3,490 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,805 vs. $26,295)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($235 vs. $271)
- More KSC 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/