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Overview |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | DeSales University | ||
| 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,991 students)
Western New England University vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or DeSales University?
- Western New England University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than DeSales University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Western New England University than DeSales University ($41,750.00 vs. $41,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DeSales University than Western New England University ($29,104 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 8.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,500 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,824 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 26 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at DeSales University (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Western New England University vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or DeSales University? 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 DeSales University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Western New England University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,700 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,100)
- DeSales University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- DeSales University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/