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Overview |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | High Point, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 5,981 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | highpoint.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $16,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $40,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $18,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 9,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1103/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,421 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | HPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,981 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. HPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or HPU?
- Western New England University is 14% more expensive to attend than HPU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Western New England University than High Point University ($41,750.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than HPU ($30,214 vs. $40,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.6% lower than costs at High Point University ($14,670 vs. $16,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than High Point University (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 30.9% larger than aid received High Point University ($24,781 vs. $18,930)
Western New England University vs. HPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or HPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HPU or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at High Point University (1113) is 33 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at HPU (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at HPU (3.4)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than HPU (78.9%)
Western New England University vs. HPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or HPU? 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 HPU and Western New England University.
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $17,800 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,421 vs. $27,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/