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Overview |
Western New England University | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1090/1300 | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Penn State York | ||
| 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 Penn State York based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 718 students)
Western New England University vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Penn State York?
- Western New England University is 185.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State York 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 York ($41,750.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Western New England University ($18,910 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 193.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($24,781 vs. $8,440)
Western New England University vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 30 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Penn State York? 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 York and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Penn State York (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/