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Overview |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 97% |
Admission |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 3,430 students)
WestConn vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 545.9% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.7% higher at Western New England University than Western Connecticut State University ($41,750.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Western New England University ($15,862 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,568 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Western Connecticut State University (97% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 173.6% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($24,781 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/