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Overview |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #372 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | wne.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $41,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $41,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $14,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $30,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $24,781 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 6,128 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 5,393 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 1090/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Western New England University | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Western New England University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Western New England University?
- Western New England University is 28.1% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.1% higher at Western New England University than Upper Iowa University ($41,750.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than Western New England University ($24,563 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 52.1% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,644 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($25,788 vs. $24,781)
UIU vs. Western New England University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU 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 UIU .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 150 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at UIU (3.34)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Western New England University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Upper Iowa University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $17,700 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/