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Overview |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #613 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1100/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Western New England University is 171.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($41,750.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Western New England University ($22,096 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 2.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,670 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Penn State Harrisburg (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 179% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($24,781 vs. $8,882)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 37 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Western New England University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State Harrisburg graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/