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Overview |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 3,082 students)
Western New England University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Western New England University is 74.7% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.7% higher at Western New England University than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($41,750.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Western New England University ($10,022 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 60.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,150 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($24,781 vs. $23,589)
Western New England University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Western New England University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (61% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/