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Overview |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Augusta, ME | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uma.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,350 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,750 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,200 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,973 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,723 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 16% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UMA | Western New England University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maine at Augusta is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,446 students vs. 3,430 students)
UMA vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMA or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 468% more expensive to attend than UMA for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.7% higher at Western New England University than University of Maine at Augusta ($41,750.00 vs. $18,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maine at Augusta than Western New England University ($9,973 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maine at Augusta are 78.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($8,200 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Maine at Augusta as Western New England University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 184.1% larger than aid received University of Maine at Augusta ($24,781 vs. $8,723)
Which college is harder to get into, UMA 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 UMA .
UMA vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMA 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 UMA.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than University of Maine at Augusta (61% vs. 16%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $29,700 more per year than UMA graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $30,100)
- University of Maine at Augusta students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- UMA graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMA students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/