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Union College La Sierra University DUofC California Baptist University| Pacific Union College | Eastern Nazarene College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Location | Angwin, CA | Quincy, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 938 | 458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | puc.edu | enc.edu | ||
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Costs |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,191 | $27,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,191 | $27,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,471 | $11,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,799 | $21,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,423 | $20,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,323 | 904 | ||
| Admitted | 562 | 533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 883/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,000 | $22,805 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $310 | $235 |
Diversity |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 38% | ||
Campus |
PUC | Eastern Nazarene College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Union College is larger than than Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 458 students)
PUC vs. Eastern Nazarene College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PUC or Eastern Nazarene College?
- Pacific Union College is 25% more expensive to attend than Eastern Nazarene College for in-state tuition ($34,191.00 vs. $27,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at PUC than Eastern Nazarene College ($34,191.00 vs. $27,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Nazarene College than PUC ($21,370 vs. $22,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Union College are 19.8% lower than costs at Eastern Nazarene College ($9,471 vs. $11,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Union College as Eastern Nazarene College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Union College students is 17.6% larger than aid received Eastern Nazarene College ($24,423 vs. $20,774)
PUC vs. Eastern Nazarene College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PUC or Eastern Nazarene College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Nazarene College or PUC .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Union College (984) is 6 points higher than at Eastern Nazarene College (978)
- Incoming PUC students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Eastern Nazarene College (21)
- Accepted freshman PUC students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Eastern Nazarene College (3.21)
- Eastern Nazarene College has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than PUC (42.5%)
PUC vs. Eastern Nazarene College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PUC or Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College and PUC.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Pacific Union College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Pacific Union College earn on average $11,700 more per year than Eastern Nazarene College graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $47,500)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $7,195 lower median federal student loan debt than PUC graduates. ($22,805 vs. $30,000)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than PUC graduates. ($235 vs. $310)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PUC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/