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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Eastern Nazarene College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 870/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $219 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or RIC?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 181.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Rhode Island College ($26,730.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Eastern Nazarene College ($11,014 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 25.4% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($10,700 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 177.3% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($20,900 vs. $7,537)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Nazarene College (978) is 65 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Eastern Nazarene College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Nazarene College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or RIC? 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 RIC and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Rhode Island College (52% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $5,500 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $1,605 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $22,805)
- RIC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/