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Overview |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1250/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Providence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Providence College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Providence?
- Providence College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Providence than Western New England University ($59,830.00 vs. $43,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Providence ($31,548 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 15.1% lower than costs at Providence College ($14,900 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Providence College (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Providence College students is 9.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($30,040 vs. $27,351)
Western New England University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than Providence (48.7%)
Western New England University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Providence? 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 Providence and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Western New England University (85% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $8,200 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $59,800)
- Providence College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/