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Overview |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,270 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,270 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,388 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,040 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,091 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,456 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 1,397 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1118/1272 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 16% | ||
Campus |
EC | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 5.8% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Nazareth College than Elmira College ($37,330.00 vs. $35,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Nazareth College ($24,040 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 13.5% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($13,388 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 19.7% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($27,091 vs. $22,625)
EC vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or EC .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
EC vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and EC.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Elmira College (74% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/