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Overview |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,977 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #218 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | anselm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $43,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $43,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $16,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $35,080 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,936 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $60,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Saint Anselm College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,977 students)
Western New England University vs. Saint Anselm College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Saint Anselm College?
- Saint Anselm College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Saint Anselm College than Western New England University ($43,940.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Saint Anselm College ($30,214 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 9.1% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,670 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 12.7% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,936 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Saint Anselm College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Saint Anselm College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Anselm College or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Western New England University vs. Saint Anselm College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Saint Anselm College? 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 Saint Anselm College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Western New England University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $300 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $59,800)
- Saint Anselm College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Anselm College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/