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Overview |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 50,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $19,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $39,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $13,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $27,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $11,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 36% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 85,956 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 46,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 54.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1220/1400 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (50,399 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Penn State?
- Western New England University is 120.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $19,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.5% higher at Western New England University than Penn State Main Campus ($43,380.00 vs. $39,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Western New England University ($27,450 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 14.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,030 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Penn State Main Campus (100% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 136.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($27,351 vs. $11,577)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 122 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Penn State (54.2%)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Western New England University (87% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State 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/