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Overview |
TU | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1130/1310 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
TU | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 3,574 students)
TU vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 487.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.8% higher at Western New England University than Towson University ($43,380.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Western New England University ($15,064 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 5% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,900 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 136.5% larger than aid received Towson University ($27,351 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 1 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Western New England University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $6,300 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/