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Overview |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Mequon, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 4,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #395 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cuw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $32,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $32,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $24,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $23,477 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,544 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,925 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | CUW | ||
| 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
- Concordia University Wisconsin is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,988 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. CUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or CUW?
- Western New England University is 27.4% more expensive to attend than CUW for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Western New England University than Concordia University Wisconsin ($41,750.00 vs. $32,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Wisconsin than Western New England University ($24,485 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Wisconsin are 20.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,160 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Wisconsin than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Wisconsin ($24,781 vs. $23,477)
Western New England University vs. CUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or CUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CUW or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 14 points higher than at CUW (1066)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CUW (23)
- Accepted freshman CUW students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than CUW (70.4%)
Western New England University vs. CUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or CUW? 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 CUW and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Concordia University Wisconsin (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,700 more per year than CUW graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Wisconsin students graduate with a $3,075 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,925 vs. $27,000)
- CUW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/