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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Salem, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 6,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | salemstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $910 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $19,277 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $8,562 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 5,093 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 4,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 986/1210 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $248 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | Salem State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Salem State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Salem State University?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 2,837.4% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 279.1% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Salem State University ($26,730.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Eastern Nazarene College ($19,277 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 39.8% lower than costs at Salem State University ($10,700 vs. $14,954)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 144.1% larger than aid received Salem State University ($20,900 vs. $8,562)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Salem State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Salem State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem State University or Eastern Nazarene College .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Nazarene College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Salem State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Salem State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or Salem State 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 Salem State University and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Salem State University (52% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $44,400)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($22,805 vs. $24,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($235 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Nazarene College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/