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Overview |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #206 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than SUNY-ESF based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,976 students)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or SUNY-ESF?
- Western New England University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123% higher at Western New England University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($41,750.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Western New England University ($20,928 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 17.9% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,670 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 184.4% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($24,781 vs. $8,713)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 135 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF 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 (88%) than SUNY-ESF (69.5%)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or SUNY-ESF? 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-ESF and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Western New England University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,600 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More SUNY-ESF 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/