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Overview |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Staten Island?
- Western New England University is 502.5% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180.6% higher at Western New England University than CUNY College of Staten Island ($41,750.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Western New England University ($7,217 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 36.7% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,670 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 207.4% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($24,781 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Western New England University vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/