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Overview |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 3,368 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #271 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $39,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $39,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $12,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $28,643 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $23,633 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 5,206 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 3,949 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 75.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Hope College based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 3,368 students)
Western New England University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Hope College?
- Western New England University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Hope College for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Western New England University than Hope College ($43,380.00 vs. $39,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Western New England University ($28,643 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hope College are 22.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,180 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Hope College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Hope College ($27,351 vs. $23,633)
Western New England University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 125 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Hope College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Hope College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Hope College (75.9%)
Western New England University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Hope 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 Hope College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Hope College is higher than Western New England University (79% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Hope College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- Hope College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hope College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/