ENC-Brockton vs AIC-Worcester

Eastern Nazarene College and American International College, both located in Massachusetts, offer distinct educational experiences for prospective students. Eastern Nazarene College, a private Christian liberal arts college, boasts a smaller student body and a lower acceptance rate compared to American International College, a private comprehensive university. While Eastern Nazarene College excels in majors like Biblical Studies and Elementary Education, American International College offers a wider range of programs, including Engineering, Business, and Health Sciences. Explore the detailed comparison table to delve into further differences, including student demographics, graduation rates, and more, to determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	American International College	Eastern Nazarene College
Overview
Location	Springfield, Massachusetts	Quincy, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	63.0%	75.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Evangelical

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.9%	64.1%
Application fees	$50
SAT range	940 - 1110	960 - 1315
ACT range	N/A	18 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	4.0%	29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		4.0%
Total number of applicants	3,494	849
Total number of admissions given out	2,022	544
Admitted students who chose to enroll	340	97
Yield rate	16.8%	17.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$49,570	$41,408
Average net price	$20,958	$19,901
Tuition	$39,370	$25,952
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,044 Meal plan: $7,310	$10,296
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $29,701	100.0% Average amount $19,870
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,546	66.0% Average amount $5,335
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $14,250	9.0% Average amount $10,846

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,288 Men 41.7% Women 58.3%	492 Men 51.8% Women 48.2%
Graduate students	956 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	155 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	3.2%	11.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	908	594
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Health Professions Business Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	42.4%	56.9%
Dropout rate	56.4%	43.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $79,938 Year 2: $76,460 Year 3: $85,657 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,039 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $82,510 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $72,108 Year 2: $71,854 Year 3: $75,552 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $72,544 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $71,283 Year 2: $71,295 Year 3: $72,120 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,294 Year 2: $67,602 Year 3: $69,533 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,821 Year 3: $66,771 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,770 Year 3: $61,711 Special Education and Teaching (Post-Baccalaureate Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,678 Year 3: $59,782 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,633 Year 2: $54,174 Year 3: $58,121	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $73,123 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,459 Year 2: $51,035 Year 3: $54,318 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $39,537 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,850 Year 2: $30,926 Year 3: $32,977 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: N/A

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