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Overview |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1088/1320 | ||
| 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 | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Arcadia | ||
| 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,026 students)
Western New England University vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 11.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Arcadia than Western New England University ($46,430.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Western New England University ($29,692 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 6.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,720 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 24.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($30,934 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 24 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 Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Western New England University vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Western New England University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Arcadia University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Arcadia 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 Arcadia 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/