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Overview |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 78% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 888 students)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Western New England University is 185.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Western New England University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($41,750.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Western New England University ($18,142 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (97% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 150.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($24,781 vs. $9,886)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 61 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/