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Overview |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Castleton State College | ||
| 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 Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,363 students)
Western New England University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Castleton State College?
- Western New England University is 252.9% more expensive to attend than Castleton State College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $11,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Western New England University than Castleton State College ($41,750.00 vs. $28,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Western New England University ($16,791 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 18.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,404 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 90.5% larger than aid received Castleton State College ($24,781 vs. $13,007)
Western New England University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 121 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Western New England University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Castleton State College (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,600)
- Castleton State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Castleton State College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Castleton State College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/