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Overview |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Brooklyn Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #581 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | sfc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $27,188 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $27,188 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $18,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $18,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $17,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 4,272 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 3,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,425 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $252 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | SFC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than SFC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,661 students)
Western New England University vs. SFC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or SFC?
- Western New England University is 53.6% more expensive to attend than SFC for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.6% higher at Western New England University than St. Francis College ($41,750.00 vs. $27,188.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than Western New England University ($18,602 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 22.7% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($14,670 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 43.3% larger than aid received St. Francis College ($24,781 vs. $17,294)
Western New England University vs. SFC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or SFC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFC or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 171 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SFC (2.9)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SFC (84.3%)
Western New England University vs. SFC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or SFC? 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 SFC and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than St. Francis College (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $9,800 more per year than SFC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,000)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $2,575 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,425 vs. $27,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($252 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/