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Overview |
Western New England University | MC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Clinton, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,946 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #512 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | mc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | MC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $19,656 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $19,656 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $11,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,874 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $16,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | MC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,413 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1140/1260 | ||
| 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 | MC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | MC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | MC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | MC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | MC | ||
| 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
- Mississippi College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,946 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. MC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or MC?
- Western New England University is 112.4% more expensive to attend than MC for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.4% higher at Western New England University than Mississippi College ($41,750.00 vs. $19,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi College than Western New England University ($20,874 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi College are 24.1% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,818 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Mississippi College ($24,781 vs. $16,904)
Western New England University vs. MC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or MC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MC or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi College (1106) is 26 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MC (24)
- Accepted freshman MC students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than MC (40%)
Western New England University vs. MC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or MC? 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 MC and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Mississippi College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $15,700 more per year than MC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $44,100)
- Mississippi College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- MC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/