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Overview |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 3,574 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #383 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $43,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $43,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $31,548 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $27,351 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 6,534 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 5,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 3,574 students)
UMass vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 161.5% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $16,591.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Western New England University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,380.00 vs. $38,527.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Western New England University ($22,954 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 0.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,869 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 121.6% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($27,351 vs. $12,343)
UMass vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 146 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than Western New England University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,600 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/