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Overview |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1088/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,231 students)
Western New England University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Susquahanna than Western New England University ($54,440.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than Western New England University ($28,605 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,670 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Susquehanna University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($40,914 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Western New England University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Western New England University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna University and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/