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Overview |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Steubenville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 3,750 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #549 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | franciscan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $32,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $32,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $9,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $24,490 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $18,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 2,265 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 1,636 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Franciscan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Franciscan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,750 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Franciscan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Franciscan?
- Western New England University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than Franciscan for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Western New England University than Franciscan University of Steubenville ($43,380.00 vs. $32,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Western New England University ($24,490 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 56.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,540 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Franciscan University of Steubenville (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 47.4% larger than aid received Franciscan University of Steubenville ($27,351 vs. $18,561)
Western New England University vs. Franciscan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Franciscan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Franciscan or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 85 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Franciscan students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Franciscan (72.2%)
Western New England University vs. Franciscan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Franciscan? 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 Franciscan and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Western New England University (70% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $20,000 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Franciscan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/