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Overview |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $286 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,324 students)
Western New England University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Cedar Crest College than Western New England University ($43,043.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Western New England University ($23,500 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 15.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,722 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($32,415 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 112 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Cedar Crest College (3.42)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Western New England University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Cedar Crest College (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,800)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,750)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($279 vs. $286)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/