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Overview |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,095 students)
Western New England University vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or CityU?
- Western New England University is 146% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Western New England University than City University of Seattle ($41,750.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 44.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,125 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than City University of Seattle (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($24,781 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Western New England University .
Western New England University vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or CityU? 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 CityU and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than City University of Seattle (61% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $7,300 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,666 vs. $27,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/