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Overview |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or WCU?
- Western New England University is 441.1% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at Western New England University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($41,750.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Western New England University ($22,973 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 3.1% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,228 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 355.3% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($24,781 vs. $5,443)
Western New England University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 8 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WCU (87.8%)
Western New England University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or WCU? 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 WCU and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $10,800 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU 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 WCU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/