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Overview |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,430 students)
Howard vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Western New England University than Howard University ($41,750.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Western New England University ($28,279 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 8.2% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,670 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 23.5% larger than aid received Howard University ($24,781 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 25 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Western New England University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,800)
- Western New England University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Western New England University and Howard graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/