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Overview |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #1000 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 840/1040 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Claflin University | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,830 students)
Western New England University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Claflin University?
- Western New England University is 153.4% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at Western New England University than Claflin University ($41,750.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Western New England University ($19,951 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 54.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,480 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Claflin University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 80.8% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,781 vs. $13,707)
Western New England University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 265 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Claflin University (78%)
Western New England University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Claflin University (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $30,700)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/