ENC-Brockton vs Wheaton College

Eastern Nazarene College and Wheaton College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Eastern Nazarene College, rooted in the liberal arts tradition, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on spiritual growth and service. Wheaton College, known for its rigorous academics and strong Christian foundation, emphasizes intellectual exploration and leadership development. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Eastern Nazarene College	Wheaton College
Overview
Location	Quincy, Massachusetts	Wheaton, Illinois
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%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Evangelical	Undenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	64.1%	86.3%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $30
SAT range	960 - 1315	1250 - 1430
ACT range	18 - 26	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	29.0%	32.0%
Students submitting ACT score	4.0%	25.0%
Total number of applicants	849	1,993
Total number of admissions given out	544	1,719
Admitted students who chose to enroll	97	546
Yield rate	17.8%	31.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$41,408	$54,700
Average net price	$19,901	$28,319
Tuition	$25,952	$40,570
Room & board	$10,296	Room/dormitory: $6,640 Meal plan: $4,660
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,870	91.0% Average amount $23,469
Students receiving federal student loan	66.0% Average amount $5,335	52.0% Average amount $5,169
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $10,846	5.0% Average amount $15,404

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	492 Men 51.8% Women 48.2%	2,341 Men 44.9% Women 55.1%
Graduate students	155 Men 29.0% Women 71.0%	706 Men 34.6% Women 65.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	11.6%	5.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	594	2,153
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	Business Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Psychology Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Psychology Theology Education Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.9%	87.6%
Dropout rate	43.1%	3.1%
Transferred out	N/A	9.1%
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	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,492 Year 2: $48,667 Year 3: $61,559 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,982 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $48,761 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,694 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $48,539 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $30,613 Year 2: $33,459 Year 3: $41,661 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,251 Year 2: $37,856 Year 3: $41,339 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,767 Year 2: $39,049 Year 3: $38,775 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,864 Year 3: $36,928 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,471 Year 2: $27,126 Year 3: $34,682 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,825 Year 2: $20,140 Year 3: $32,867 Religious Education (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $31,289

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