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Overview |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 3,430 students)
Salisbury vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 452.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at Western New England University than Salisbury University ($41,750.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Western New England University ($19,756 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 12.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,990 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Salisbury University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 258.3% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($24,781 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury 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 Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Western New England University (88%)
Salisbury vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Western New England University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/