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Overview |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1120/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Western New England University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at Western New England University than SUNY at Albany ($41,750.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Western New England University ($17,714 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 6.3% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($14,670 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY at Albany (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 115.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($24,781 vs. $11,485)
Western New England University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 11 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
Western New England University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Western New England University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/