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Overview |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1083/1288 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Rockhurst | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Rockhurst based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,405 students)
Western New England University vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Rockhurst?
- Western New England University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Western New England University than Rockhurst University ($41,750.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rockhurst University than Western New England University ($22,994 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 42.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,280 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rockhurst University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 32.5% larger than aid received Western New England University ($32,842 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 82 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Western New England University vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Western New England University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Rockhurst graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,500)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rockhurst students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/