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Overview |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 18% |
Students |
Western New England University | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Caldwell 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 Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,028 students)
Western New England University vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Caldwell University?
- Western New England University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Western New England University than Caldwell University ($41,750.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Western New England University ($20,612 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 9.5% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,399 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 22% larger than aid received Western New England University ($30,231 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 111 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Western New England University vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Caldwell University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,800)
- Caldwell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Caldwell University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/