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Overview |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Western New England University is 71.1% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.1% higher at Western New England University than Concordia University Saint Paul ($41,750.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than Western New England University ($17,776 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 43.8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,200 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 50.3% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($24,781 vs. $16,487)
Western New England University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
Western New England University vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/