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Overview |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,813 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | alfred.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $36,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $36,444 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $26,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 7,091 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 3,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 50.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1085/1290 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Western New England University | Alfred University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Alfred 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,813 students)
Western New England University vs. Alfred University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Alfred University?
- Western New England University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than Alfred University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Western New England University than Alfred University ($41,750.00 vs. $36,444.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alfred University than Western New England University ($26,183 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 8.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,560 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Western New England University ($26,172 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Alfred University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Alfred University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 23 points higher than at Alfred University (1057)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Alfred University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Alfred University (3.4)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Western New England University vs. Alfred University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Alfred 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 Alfred University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Alfred University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Alfred University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,700)
- Alfred University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred University and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/