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Pratt Institute NYU Springfield College Fordham Quinnipiac Westfield State University Syracuse Hunter UNH Hofstra UHart RISD| Western New England University | The New School | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 10,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #168 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | newschool.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $52,926 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $52,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $26,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $55,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $21,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 9,524 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | The New School | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,872 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | The New School | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The New School is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (10,108 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. The New School Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or The New School?
- The New School is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($52,926.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at The New School than Western New England University ($52,926.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than The New School ($30,214 vs. $55,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 83.4% lower than costs at The New School ($14,670 vs. $26,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than The New School (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 15.2% larger than aid received The New School ($24,781 vs. $21,504)
Western New England University vs. The New School Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or The New School? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The New School or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman The New School students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than The New School (57.2%)
Western New England University vs. The New School Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or The New School? 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 The New School and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is the same as at The New School (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $7,100 more per year than The New School graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,700)
- The New School students graduate with a $3,128 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,872 vs. $27,000)
- The New School graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The New School students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/