Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Springfield College Quinnipiac Westfield State University UNH UHart Roger Williams University WPI ECSU Merrimack Suffolk University Alvernia University Bryant University| Western New England University | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | albright.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $27,020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Albright College | ||
| 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,498 students)
Western New England University vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Albright College?
- Western New England University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Western New England University than Albright College ($41,750.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than Western New England University ($21,496 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1.8% lower than costs at Albright College ($14,670 vs. $14,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 15.7% larger than aid received Albright College ($24,781 vs. $21,420)
Western New England University vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Albright College (84.9%)
Western New England University vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Albright College? 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 Albright College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Albright College (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,500)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/