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Overview |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Biddeford, ME | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 6,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | une.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $39,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $39,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $38,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $20,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,941 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,757 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $53,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 79% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | University of New England | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New England is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,434 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. University of New England Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or University of New England?
- University of New England is 511.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($39,510.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at University of New England than Western Connecticut State University ($39,510.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than University of New England ($15,862 vs. $38,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 10.5% lower than costs at University of New England ($14,568 vs. $16,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New England students is 127% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($20,555 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. University of New England Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or University of New England? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of New England or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman University of New England students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. University of New England Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn or University of New England? 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 University of New England and WestConn.
- The graduation rate at University of New England is higher than Western Connecticut State University (57% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of New England earn on average $6,400 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($53,800 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of New England graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of New England graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More University of New England graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/