ENC-Brockton vs Geneva College

Eastern Nazarene College and Geneva College, two distinct institutions of higher learning, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Eastern Nazarene College, a private Christian college in Quincy, Massachusetts, boasts a 90% acceptance rate and a diverse student body representing over 30 countries. Geneva College, a private Christian college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 85% and a student body with a strong emphasis on community service. While both colleges offer a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Eastern Nazarene College is known for its strong programs in nursing, business, and education, while Geneva College excels in engineering, business, and the sciences. With varying graduation rates, Eastern Nazarene College's being 62% and Geneva College's being 68%, prospective students are encouraged to explore the detailed comparison table to discover which college better aligns with their academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Eastern Nazarene College	Geneva College
Overview
Location	Quincy, Massachusetts	Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	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	75.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.1%	79.4%
Application fees
SAT range	960 - 1315	N/A
ACT range	18 - 26	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%
Total number of applicants	849	1,551
Total number of admissions given out	544	1,231
Admitted students who chose to enroll	97	245
Yield rate	17.8%	19.9%
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	$41,408	$35,770
Average net price	$19,901	$19,895
Tuition	$25,952	$29,160
Room & board	$10,296	Room/dormitory: $5,660 Meal plan: $5,190
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,870	93.0% Average amount $20,167
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,335	67.0% Average amount $4,923
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $10,846	0.0% Average amount $0

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	492 Men 51.8% Women 48.2%	1,180 Men 50.8% Women 49.2%
Graduate students	155 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%	135 Men 34.8% Women 65.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	36.4%
International students	11.6%	2.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	594	967
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey Maryland Florida

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Engineering Business Education Psychology Physical Science
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.9%	70.5%
Dropout rate	43.1%	9.4%
Transferred out	N/A	19.8%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,882 Year 2: $52,789 Year 3: $63,258 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,381 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $57,072 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $50,351 Year 2: $45,383 Year 3: $48,439 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,220 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $44,520 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,562 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $43,033 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $34,732 Year 2: $34,942 Year 3: $40,153 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,125 Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: $40,001 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,129 Year 2: $30,228 Year 3: $39,260 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,034 Year 2: $34,298 Year 3: $39,231 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $21,255 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $32,629

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