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Overview |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| 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 Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,577 students)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Penn State Altoona?
- Western New England University is 171.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Western New England University than Penn State Altoona ($41,750.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Western New England University ($20,621 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 13% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,984 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Penn State Altoona (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 158.8% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($24,781 vs. $9,574)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 87 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Altoona and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Western New England University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State Altoona graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona 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 Altoona 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/