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Overview |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 3,846 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $6,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 11,239 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 9,372 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 780/1000 | ||
| 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 | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $93 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,846 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Medgar ?
- Western New England University is 526% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.5% higher at Western New England University than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($43,380.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Western New England University ($6,207 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 46.2% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,900 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than CUNY Medgar Evers College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 246.4% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($27,351 vs. $7,896)
Western New England University vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Western New England University .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
Western New England University vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than CUNY Medgar Evers College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $21,400 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $17,967 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($9,033 vs. $27,000)
- Medgar graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($93 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/