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Overview |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #479 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | stthom.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $31,724 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $31,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $9,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $19,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $23,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,123 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,086 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1010/1300 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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
- University of St Thomas is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,588 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or University of St Thomas?
- Western New England University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Western New England University than University of St Thomas ($41,750.00 vs. $31,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Western New England University ($19,207 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 50.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,760 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than University of St Thomas (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($24,781 vs. $23,181)
Western New England University vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1103) is 23 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of St Thomas (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/