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Overview |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Sparkill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,033 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #567 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | stac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $21,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $29,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,861 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,649 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 920/1270 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,033 students)
Western New England University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
- Western New England University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Saint Thomas Aquinas College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Western New England University than Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($41,750.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Western New England University ($21,745 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 4.8% lower than costs at Saint Thomas Aquinas College ($14,670 vs. $15,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Thomas Aquinas College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Thomas Aquinas College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Western New England University ($29,710 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Saint Thomas Aquinas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Thomas Aquinas College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 138 points higher than at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (942)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (20)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Saint Thomas Aquinas College (3.0)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Saint Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Saint Thomas Aquinas College (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Thomas Aquinas College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Thomas Aquinas College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/