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Overview |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #288 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $40,625 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1060/1270 | ||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,387 students)
Western New England University vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Chatham?
- Western New England University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Western New England University than Chatham University ($41,750.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than Western New England University ($28,322 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 15.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,719 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,330 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Chatham (66.3%)
Western New England University vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Chatham? 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 Chatham and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Chatham University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $23,100 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/