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Overview |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Wilkes | ||
| 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
- Wilkes University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Wilkes?
- Western New England University is 6.7% more expensive to attend than Wilkes for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at Western New England University than Wilkes University ($41,750.00 vs. $39,134.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilkes University than Western New England University ($27,918 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 8% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,670 vs. $15,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Wilkes University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($29,441 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 27 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Wilkes University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Wilkes graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,200)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilkes 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/