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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 3,430 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 187.1% more expensive to attend than University of Massachusetts-Boston for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $14,542.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Western New England University than University of Massachusetts Boston ($41,750.00 vs. $35,515.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Western New England University ($17,123 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 15.2% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($14,670 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 123.2% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Boston ($24,781 vs. $11,104)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 25 points higher than at University of Massachusetts-Boston (1055)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University of Massachusetts-Boston (3.35)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,600 more per year than University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,200)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $4,940 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $27,000)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/