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Overview |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 6,780 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #396 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $15,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $18,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $8,034 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 15,867 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 8,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,780 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or SUNY Cortland?
- Western New England University is 513.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Cortland for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.5% higher at Western New England University than SUNY College at Cortland ($43,380.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Cortland than Western New England University ($18,474 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 2.1% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($14,900 vs. $15,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 240.4% larger than aid received SUNY College at Cortland ($27,351 vs. $8,034)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than SUNY Cortland (50.7%)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Western New England University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,500 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,300)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cortland students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/