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Overview |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Garden City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 7,252 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #193 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | adelphi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $42,085 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $42,085 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $18,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $26,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $28,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 17,301 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 12,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1110/1310 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Adelphi University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adelphi University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,252 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Adelphi University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Adelphi University?
- Adelphi University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($42,085.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Adelphi University than Western New England University ($42,085.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adelphi University than Western New England University ($26,953 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 22.8% lower than costs at Adelphi University ($14,670 vs. $18,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Adelphi University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($28,826 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Adelphi University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Adelphi University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adelphi University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Adelphi University (1094) is 14 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Adelphi University (22)
- Accepted freshman Adelphi University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Adelphi University (72.8%)
Western New England University vs. Adelphi University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Adelphi 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 Adelphi University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Adelphi University is higher than Western New England University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Adelphi University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,400)
- Adelphi University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Adelphi University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Adelphi University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/