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Overview |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,840 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #1022 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | benedict.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $14,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $14,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $6,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $17,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $12,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,446 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 67.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 8.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 820/1020 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 13% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $42,898 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $443 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 99% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Benedict College | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Benedict College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,840 students)
Western New England University vs. Benedict College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Benedict College?
- Western New England University is 186% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186% higher at Western New England University than Benedict College ($41,750.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Western New England University ($17,845 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 122.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($6,600 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Benedict College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 104.9% larger than aid received Benedict College ($24,781 vs. $12,093)
Western New England University vs. Benedict College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Benedict College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Benedict College or Western New England University .
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Benedict College (67.8%)
Western New England University vs. Benedict College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Benedict 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 Benedict College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Benedict College (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $34,800 more per year than Benedict College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $25,000)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $15,898 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,898)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($279 vs. $443)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/