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Overview |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | WPI | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 34.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at WPI than Western New England University ($56,000.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than WPI ($30,214 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,670 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 9.2% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,059 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WPI (57.5%)
Western New England University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or WPI? 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 WPI and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Western New England University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $22,900 more per year than Western New England University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $59,800)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/