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Overview |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 50% |
Admission |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,775 students)
Western New England University vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or LGCNHS?
- Western New England University is 37.3% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Western New England University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($41,750.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than LGCNHS ($30,214 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 33.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,000 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (97% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 304.1% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($24,781 vs. $6,133)
Western New England University vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Western New England University .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Western New England University vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Western New England University.
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $8,500 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/