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Overview |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Western New England University ($49,410.00 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 Joseph's University ($30,214 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 4.2% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($14,670 vs. $15,285)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 20.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($29,822 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Saint Joseph's University? 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 Joseph's University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Western New England University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $59,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/