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Overview |
Western New England University | UB | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 31,889 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $26,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $20,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $9,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Western New England University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 38,210 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 26,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 69.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/27 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1210/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (31,889 students vs. 3,574 students)
Western New England University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or UB?
- Western New England University is 513.6% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Western New England University than University at Buffalo ($43,380.00 vs. $26,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Western New England University ($20,511 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.4% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($14,900 vs. $16,754)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University at Buffalo (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 173.6% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($27,351 vs. $9,996)
Western New England University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at University at Buffalo (1173) is 93 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming UB students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than UB (69.3%)
Western New England University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or UB? 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 UB and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Western New England University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,400 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,400)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/