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Overview |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Flushing, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 16,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $16,464 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $5,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $8,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 20,800 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 14,252 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Queens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $113 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Queens College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Queens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Queens College?
- Western New England University is 526% more expensive to attend than Queens College 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 Queens College ($43,380.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Western New England University ($5,339 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 10.5% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($14,900 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than CUNY Queens College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 207.2% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($27,351 vs. $8,904)
Western New England University vs. Queens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Queens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Queens College (1110) is 30 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Queens College (68.5%)
Western New England University vs. Queens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Queens 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 Queens College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than CUNY Queens College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College 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/