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Overview |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 44% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 3,430 students)
CAU vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 90.2% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.2% higher at Western New England University than Clark Atlanta University ($41,750.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than Western New England University ($30,015 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 33.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,982 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Clark Atlanta University (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 162.8% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($24,781 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Western New England University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western New England University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 230 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Western New England University? 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 Western New England University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $21,400 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,400)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/