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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 15,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | umb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $14,542 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $35,515 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $16,896 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $17,123 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $11,104 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 19,512 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 15,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1080/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $22,060 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $228 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene College | University of Massachusetts-Boston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or University of Massachusetts-Boston?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 83.8% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.9% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Eastern Nazarene College ($35,515.00 vs. $26,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Eastern Nazarene College ($17,123 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 57.9% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($10,700 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than University of Massachusetts Boston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 88.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($20,900 vs. $11,104)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Massachusetts-Boston or Eastern Nazarene College .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 77 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. University of Massachusetts-Boston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene College or University of Massachusetts-Boston? 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston and Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (52% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $3,700 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $745 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,805)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Nazarene College graduates. ($228 vs. $235)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/