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Overview |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1066/1253 | ||
| 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 |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 2,485 students)
Western New England University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Alvernia University?
- Western New England University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at Western New England University than Alvernia University ($43,380.00 vs. $41,060.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Western New England University ($26,166 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1.3% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,900 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Alvernia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Western New England University ($28,611 vs. $27,351)
Western New England University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 82 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Western New England University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Alvernia University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia 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 Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/