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Overview |
Western New England University | AU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 4,325 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #759 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $32,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $32,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $22,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $25,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 4,732 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 2,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1090/1290 | ||
| 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 | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,325 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or AU?
- Western New England University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.6% higher at Western New England University than Anderson University ($43,380.00 vs. $32,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Western New England University ($22,222 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 21.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,290 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Anderson University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Anderson University ($27,351 vs. $25,586)
Western New England University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 2 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than AU (52.8%)
Western New England University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or AU? 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 AU and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Anderson University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $22,300 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,500)
- Anderson University students graduate with a $138 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,862 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/