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Overview |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 5,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #459 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $42,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $42,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $28,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $27,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 10,510 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 6,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 63.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,114 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Abilene Christian University?
- Western New England University is 3% more expensive to attend than Abilene Christian University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Western New England University than Abilene Christian University ($43,380.00 vs. $42,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Abilene Christian University than Western New England University ($28,311 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 19.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,500 vs. $14,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Abilene Christian University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Abilene Christian University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,914 vs. $27,351)
Western New England University vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 12 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Abilene Christian University (25)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Abilene Christian University (63.9%)
Western New England University vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Abilene Christian 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 Abilene Christian University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Abilene Christian University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University 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/