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Overview |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or FDU?
- Western New England University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than FDU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Western New England University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($41,750.00 vs. $33,264.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Western New England University ($16,030 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 6.3% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($14,670 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 21.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($30,059 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 85 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at FDU (3.31)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than FDU (84.1%)
Western New England University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or FDU? 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 FDU and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $6,900 more per year than FDU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,900)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- FDU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/