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Overview |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,574 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #383 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,380 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,380 | $34,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,900 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,548 | $13,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,351 | $9,570 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,534 | 505 | ||
| Admitted | 5,440 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1310 | 1030/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (3,574 students vs. 748 students)
Western New England University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or UNH Manchester?
- Western New England University is 186.3% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($43,380.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at Western New England University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($43,380.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Western New England University ($13,097 vs. $31,548)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 14.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,000 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 185.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($27,351 vs. $9,570)
Western New England University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 70 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UNH Manchester (3.35)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Western New England University (83.3%)
Western New England University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $53,300)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/