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Overview |
Western New England University | URI | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or URI?
- Western New England University is 207.3% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Western New England University than University of Rhode Island ($41,750.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Western New England University ($20,695 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,584 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as University of Rhode Island (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 86.9% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($24,781 vs. $13,257)
Western New England University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 3 points higher than at URI (1077)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at URI (24)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than URI (76.4%)
Western New England University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or URI? 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 URI and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at URI is higher than Western New England University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $3,600 more per year than URI graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,200)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/