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Overview |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #604 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | carthage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $26,209 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $20,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 8,112 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 6,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | Carthage | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 11% |
Students |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Carthage | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Carthage based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,667 students)
Western New England University vs. Carthage Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Carthage?
- Western New England University is 21% more expensive to attend than Carthage for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Western New England University than Carthage College ($41,750.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carthage College than Western New England University ($26,209 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carthage College are 16% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,648 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carthage College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 20.7% larger than aid received Carthage College ($24,781 vs. $20,535)
Western New England University vs. Carthage Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Carthage? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carthage or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Carthage College (1145) is 65 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Carthage (25)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Carthage (3.36)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Carthage (81.8%)
Western New England University vs. Carthage Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Carthage? 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 Carthage and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Carthage College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $11,000 more per year than Carthage graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,800)
- Carthage College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carthage College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carthage students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/