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Overview |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 961 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $5,173 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $4,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 7% |
Admission |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 1,392 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 32.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 61.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1140/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 85% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 961 students)
Western New England University vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or USMMA?
- Western New England University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Western New England University than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($43,380.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than Western New England University ($5,173 vs. $31,548)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (100% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 525.3% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($27,351 vs. $4,374)
Western New England University vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 140 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Accepted freshman USMMA students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than USMMA (32.5%)
Western New England University vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or USMMA? 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 USMMA and Western New England University.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $32,600 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $59,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/