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Overview |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 22,970 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #302 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $4,848 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $9,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 33,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 16,246 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Hunter?
- Western New England University is 502.5% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Western New England University than CUNY Hunter College ($41,750.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Western New England University ($4,848 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 35.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,808 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 165.7% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($24,781 vs. $9,325)
Western New England University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 85 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Hunter (47.9%)
Western New England University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/